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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,849.41, 54,993.88 and 22,858.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,849.41, 54,993.88 and 22,858.44 is: 31,545.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,849.41 : 54,993.88 = 22,858.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,849.41/54,993.88 = 22,858.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,849.41x = 54,993.88 × 22,858.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,849.41x = 1,257,074,438.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,257,074,438.03/39,849.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,545.62

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