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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,125.62, 53,984.91 and 23,215.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,125.62, 53,984.91 and 23,215.33 is: 32,032.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,125.62 : 53,984.91 = 23,215.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,125.62/53,984.91 = 23,215.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,125.62x = 53,984.91 × 23,215.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,125.62x = 1,253,277,500.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,253,277,500.67/39,125.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,032.14

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