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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,309.06, 54,264.62 and 23,171.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,309.06, 54,264.62 and 23,171.06 is: 31,986.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,309.06 : 54,264.62 = 23,171.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,309.06/54,264.62 = 23,171.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,309.06x = 54,264.62 × 23,171.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,309.06x = 1,257,368,378.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,257,368,378.72/39,309.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,986.73

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