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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,782.22, 59,673.36 and 22,242.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,782.22, 59,673.36 and 22,242.48 is: 33,363.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,782.22 : 59,673.36 = 22,242.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,782.22/59,673.36 = 22,242.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,782.22x = 59,673.36 × 22,242.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,782.22x = 1,327,283,516.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,327,283,516.33/39,782.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,363.74

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