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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,747, 54,850.86 and 22,981.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,747, 54,850.86 and 22,981.08 is: 31,713.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,747 : 54,850.86 = 22,981.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,747/54,850.86 = 22,981.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,747x = 54,850.86 × 22,981.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,747x = 1,260,532,001.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,260,532,001.73/39,747
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,713.89

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