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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,268.58, 54,201.79 and 23,145.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,268.58, 54,201.79 and 23,145.26 is: 31,947.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,268.58 : 54,201.79 = 23,145.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,268.58/54,201.79 = 23,145.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,268.58x = 54,201.79 × 23,145.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,268.58x = 1,254,514,570.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,254,514,570.73/39,268.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,947.03

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