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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,672, 54,747.36 and 22,905

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,672, 54,747.36 and 22,905 is: 31,608.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,672 : 54,747.36 = 22,905 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,672/54,747.36 = 22,905/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,672x = 54,747.36 × 22,905
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,672x = 1,253,988,280.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,253,988,280.80/39,672
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,608.90

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