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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,221.81, 54,130.71 and 23,306.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,221.81, 54,130.71 and 23,306.27 is: 32,165.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,221.81 : 54,130.71 = 23,306.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,221.81/54,130.71 = 23,306.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,221.81x = 54,130.71 × 23,306.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,221.81x = 1,261,584,942.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,261,584,942.55/39,221.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,165.39

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