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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,611, 54,663.18 and 22,844

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,611, 54,663.18 and 22,844 is: 31,524.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,611 : 54,663.18 = 22,844 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,611/54,663.18 = 22,844/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,611x = 54,663.18 × 22,844
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,611x = 1,248,725,683.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,248,725,683.92/39,611
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,524.72

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