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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,614.73, 54,668.31 and 22,847.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,614.73, 54,668.31 and 22,847.73 is: 31,529.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,614.73 : 54,668.31 = 22,847.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,614.73/54,668.31 = 22,847.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,614.73x = 54,668.31 × 22,847.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,614.73x = 1,249,046,786.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,249,046,786.44/39,614.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,529.86

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