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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,982.69, 59,973.90 and 22,464.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,982.69, 59,973.90 and 22,464.82 is: 33,697.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,982.69 : 59,973.90 = 22,464.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,982.69/59,973.90 = 22,464.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,982.69x = 59,973.90 × 22,464.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,982.69x = 1,347,302,868.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,347,302,868.20/39,982.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,697.15

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