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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,828.83, 54,957.44 and 22,829.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,828.83, 54,957.44 and 22,829.81 is: 31,501.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,828.83 : 54,957.44 = 22,829.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,828.83/54,957.44 = 22,829.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,828.83x = 54,957.44 × 22,829.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,828.83x = 1,254,667,524.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,254,667,524.35/39,828.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,501.49

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