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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,333.68, 54,255.68 and 23,406.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,333.68, 54,255.68 and 23,406.24 is: 32,285.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,333.68 : 54,255.68 = 23,406.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,333.68/54,255.68 = 23,406.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,333.68x = 54,255.68 × 23,406.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,333.68x = 1,269,921,467.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,269,921,467.44/39,333.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,285.85

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