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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,179.42, 54,090.67 and 23,871.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,179.42, 54,090.67 and 23,871.74 is: 32,957.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,179.42 : 54,090.67 = 23,871.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,179.42/54,090.67 = 23,871.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,179.42x = 54,090.67 × 23,871.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,179.42x = 1,291,238,372.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,291,238,372.89/39,179.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,957.06

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