Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,159.36, 54,040 and 23,247
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 39,159.36, 54,040 and 23,247 is: 32,080.91
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
39,159.36 : 54,040 = 23,247 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
39,159.36/54,040 = 23,247/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
39,159.36x = 54,040 × 23,247 - Step 4: Simplify right side
39,159.36x = 1,256,267,880 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,256,267,880/39,159.36 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 32,080.91
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