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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,251.64, 54,309.90 and 34,226.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,251.64, 54,309.90 and 34,226.34 is: 47,356.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,251.64 : 54,309.90 = 34,226.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,251.64/54,309.90 = 34,226.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,251.64x = 54,309.90 × 34,226.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,251.64x = 1,858,829,102.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,858,829,102.77/39,251.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47,356.72

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