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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,849.39, 54,995.01 and 22,388.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,849.39, 54,995.01 and 22,388.14 is: 30,897.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,849.39 : 54,995.01 = 22,388.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,849.39/54,995.01 = 22,388.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,849.39x = 54,995.01 × 22,388.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,849.39x = 1,231,235,983.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,231,235,983.18/39,849.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,897.24

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