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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,261.60, 54,195.08 and 23,346

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,261.60, 54,195.08 and 23,346 is: 32,225.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,261.60 : 54,195.08 = 23,346 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,261.60/54,195.08 = 23,346/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,261.60x = 54,195.08 × 23,346
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,261.60x = 1,265,238,220.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,265,238,220.95/39,261.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,225.84

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