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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,674.52, 54,753.83 and 22,679.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,674.52, 54,753.83 and 22,679.44 is: 31,299.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,674.52 : 54,753.83 = 22,679.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,674.52/54,753.83 = 22,679.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,674.52x = 54,753.83 × 22,679.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,674.52x = 1,241,786,202.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,241,786,202.26/39,674.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,299.34

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