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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,155.83, 54,010.46 and 23,229

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,155.83, 54,010.46 and 23,229 is: 32,041.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,155.83 : 54,010.46 = 23,229 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,155.83/54,010.46 = 23,229/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,155.83x = 54,010.46 × 23,229
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,155.83x = 1,254,609,033.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,254,609,033.41/39,155.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,041.44

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