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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,122.76, 53,996.31 and 23,215.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,122.76, 53,996.31 and 23,215.98 is: 32,042.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,122.76 : 53,996.31 = 23,215.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,122.76/53,996.31 = 23,215.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,122.76x = 53,996.31 × 23,215.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,122.76x = 1,253,577,253.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,253,577,253.03/39,122.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,042.15

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