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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,760.59, 54,870.81 and 22,770.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,760.59, 54,870.81 and 22,770.34 is: 31,423.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,760.59 : 54,870.81 = 22,770.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,760.59/54,870.81 = 22,770.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,760.59x = 54,870.81 × 22,770.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,760.59x = 1,249,426,999.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,249,426,999.78/39,760.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,423.75

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