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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,545, 54,571.69 and 22,552.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,545, 54,571.69 and 22,552.01 is: 31,121.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,545 : 54,571.69 = 22,552.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,545/54,571.69 = 22,552.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,545x = 54,571.69 × 22,552.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,545x = 1,230,701,298.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,230,701,298.60/39,545
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,121.54

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