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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,858.52, 59,767.50 and 22,323.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,858.52, 59,767.50 and 22,323.64 is: 33,474.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,858.52 : 59,767.50 = 22,323.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,858.52/59,767.50 = 22,323.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,858.52x = 59,767.50 × 22,323.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,858.52x = 1,334,228,153.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,334,228,153.70/39,858.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,474.10

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