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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,611.28, 54,668.52 and 22,849.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,611.28, 54,668.52 and 22,849.68 is: 31,535.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,611.28 : 54,668.52 = 22,849.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,611.28/54,668.52 = 22,849.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,611.28x = 54,668.52 × 22,849.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,611.28x = 1,249,158,188.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,249,158,188.07/39,611.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,535.42

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