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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,158.70, 54,014.43 and 23,231.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,158.70, 54,014.43 and 23,231.88 is: 32,045.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,158.70 : 54,014.43 = 23,231.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,158.70/54,014.43 = 23,231.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,158.70x = 54,014.43 × 23,231.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,158.70x = 1,254,856,756.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,254,856,756.03/39,158.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,045.41

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