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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,158.83, 54,014.60 and 23,232

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,158.83, 54,014.60 and 23,232 is: 32,045.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,158.83 : 54,014.60 = 23,232 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,158.83/54,014.60 = 23,232/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,158.83x = 54,014.60 × 23,232
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,158.83x = 1,254,867,187.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,254,867,187.20/39,158.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,045.57

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