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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,747.24, 54,844.74 and 22,977

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,747.24, 54,844.74 and 22,977 is: 31,704.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,747.24 : 54,844.74 = 22,977 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,747.24/54,844.74 = 22,977/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,747.24x = 54,844.74 × 22,977
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,747.24x = 1,260,167,590.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,260,167,590.98/39,747.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,704.53

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