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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,293.28, 54,221.84 and 23,374.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,293.28, 54,221.84 and 23,374.76 is: 32,255.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,293.28 : 54,221.84 = 23,374.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,293.28/54,221.84 = 23,374.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,293.28x = 54,221.84 × 23,374.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,293.28x = 1,267,422,496.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,267,422,496.76/39,293.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,255.45

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