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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,869.70, 59,727.96 and 22,286.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,869.70, 59,727.96 and 22,286.22 is: 33,386.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,869.70 : 59,727.96 = 22,286.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,869.70/59,727.96 = 22,286.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,869.70x = 59,727.96 × 22,286.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,869.70x = 1,331,110,456.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,331,110,456.71/39,869.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,386.52

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