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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,577.03, 59,271.30 and 22,901.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,577.03, 59,271.30 and 22,901.92 is: 34,298.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,577.03 : 59,271.30 = 22,901.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,577.03/59,271.30 = 22,901.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,577.03x = 59,271.30 × 22,901.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,577.03x = 1,357,426,570.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,357,426,570.90/39,577.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,298.34

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