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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,275.96, 54,204.82 and 23,148.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,275.96, 54,204.82 and 23,148.28 is: 31,946.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,275.96 : 54,204.82 = 23,148.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,275.96/54,204.82 = 23,148.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,275.96x = 54,204.82 × 23,148.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,275.96x = 1,254,748,350.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,254,748,350.71/39,275.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,946.98

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