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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,277, 54,201.84 and 23,361.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,277, 54,201.84 and 23,361.10 is: 32,238.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,277 : 54,201.84 = 23,361.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,277/54,201.84 = 23,361.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,277x = 54,201.84 × 23,361.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,277x = 1,266,214,604.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,266,214,604.42/39,277
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,238.07

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