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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,273.96, 54,202.06 and 23,146.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,273.96, 54,202.06 and 23,146.28 is: 31,944.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,273.96 : 54,202.06 = 23,146.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,273.96/54,202.06 = 23,146.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,273.96x = 54,202.06 × 23,146.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,273.96x = 1,254,576,170.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,254,576,170.96/39,273.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,944.22

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