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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,691, 54,776.28 and 22,924

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,691, 54,776.28 and 22,924 is: 31,636.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,691 : 54,776.28 = 22,924 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,691/54,776.28 = 22,924/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,691x = 54,776.28 × 22,924
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,691x = 1,255,691,442.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,255,691,442.72/39,691
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,636.68

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