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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,253.72, 54,151.08 and 23,326.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,253.72, 54,151.08 and 23,326.87 is: 32,179.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,253.72 : 54,151.08 = 23,326.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,253.72/54,151.08 = 23,326.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,253.72x = 54,151.08 × 23,326.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,253.72x = 1,263,175,203.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,263,175,203.52/39,253.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,179.76

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