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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,863.91, 54,952.09 and 32,778.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,863.91, 54,952.09 and 32,778.03 is: 45,184.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,863.91 : 54,952.09 = 32,778.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,863.91/54,952.09 = 32,778.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,863.91x = 54,952.09 × 32,778.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,863.91x = 1,801,221,254.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,801,221,254.58/39,863.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,184.26

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