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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,267, 54,188.06 and 23,351.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,267, 54,188.06 and 23,351.13 is: 32,224.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,267 : 54,188.06 = 23,351.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,267/54,188.06 = 23,351.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,267x = 54,188.06 × 23,351.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,267x = 1,265,352,316.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,265,352,316.75/39,267
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,224.32

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