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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,047.70, 53,886.15 and 22,924.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,047.70, 53,886.15 and 22,924.65 is: 31,636.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,047.70 : 53,886.15 = 22,924.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,047.70/53,886.15 = 22,924.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,047.70x = 53,886.15 × 22,924.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,047.70x = 1,235,321,128.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,235,321,128.60/39,047.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,636.21

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