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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,160.83, 54,017.36 and 23,234

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,160.83, 54,017.36 and 23,234 is: 32,048.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,160.83 : 54,017.36 = 23,234 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,160.83/54,017.36 = 23,234/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,160.83x = 54,017.36 × 23,234
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,160.83x = 1,255,039,342.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,255,039,342.24/39,160.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,048.33

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