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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,251.96, 54,148.67 and 23,325.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,251.96, 54,148.67 and 23,325.14 is: 32,177.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,251.96 : 54,148.67 = 23,325.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,251.96/54,148.67 = 23,325.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,251.96x = 54,148.67 × 23,325.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,251.96x = 1,263,025,308.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,263,025,308.56/39,251.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,177.38

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