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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,868.92, 59,783.82 and 22,769.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,868.92, 59,783.82 and 22,769.82 is: 34,143.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,868.92 : 59,783.82 = 22,769.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,868.92/59,783.82 = 22,769.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,868.92x = 59,783.82 × 22,769.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,868.92x = 1,361,266,820.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,361,266,820.31/39,868.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,143.56

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