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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,460.06, 54,454.71 and 22,465

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,460.06, 54,454.71 and 22,465 is: 31,001.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,460.06 : 54,454.71 = 22,465 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,460.06/54,454.71 = 22,465/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,460.06x = 54,454.71 × 22,465
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,460.06x = 1,223,325,060.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,223,325,060.15/39,460.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,001.60

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