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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,159.84, 54,015.97 and 23,233

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,159.84, 54,015.97 and 23,233 is: 32,046.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,159.84 : 54,015.97 = 23,233 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,159.84/54,015.97 = 23,233/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,159.84x = 54,015.97 × 23,233
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,159.84x = 1,254,953,031.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,254,953,031.01/39,159.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,046.94

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