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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,673.72, 54,741.18 and 22,897

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,673.72, 54,741.18 and 22,897 is: 31,592.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,673.72 : 54,741.18 = 22,897 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,673.72/54,741.18 = 22,897/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,673.72x = 54,741.18 × 22,897
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,673.72x = 1,253,408,798.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,253,408,798.46/39,673.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,592.92

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