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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,623, 54,681.36 and 22,856

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,623, 54,681.36 and 22,856 is: 31,542.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,623 : 54,681.36 = 22,856 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,623/54,681.36 = 22,856/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,623x = 54,681.36 × 22,856
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,623x = 1,249,797,164.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,249,797,164.16/39,623
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,542.21

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