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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,232.68, 54,145.64 and 23,317

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,232.68, 54,145.64 and 23,317 is: 32,180.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,232.68 : 54,145.64 = 23,317 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,232.68/54,145.64 = 23,317/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,232.68x = 54,145.64 × 23,317
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,232.68x = 1,262,513,887.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,262,513,887.88/39,232.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,180.16

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