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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,266.55, 54,180.50 and 23,354.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,266.55, 54,180.50 and 23,354.91 is: 32,225.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,266.55 : 54,180.50 = 23,354.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,266.55/54,180.50 = 23,354.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,266.55x = 54,180.50 × 23,354.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,266.55x = 1,265,380,584.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,265,380,584.48/39,266.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,225.41

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