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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,275.88, 54,180.06 and 23,349

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,275.88, 54,180.06 and 23,349 is: 32,209.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,275.88 : 54,180.06 = 23,349 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,275.88/54,180.06 = 23,349/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,275.88x = 54,180.06 × 23,349
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,275.88x = 1,265,050,220.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,265,050,220.94/39,275.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,209.34

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