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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,126.62, 53,986.29 and 23,216.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,126.62, 53,986.29 and 23,216.33 is: 32,033.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,126.62 : 53,986.29 = 23,216.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,126.62/53,986.29 = 23,216.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,126.62x = 53,986.29 × 23,216.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,126.62x = 1,253,363,524.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,253,363,524.12/39,126.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,033.52

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