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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 54,348.41, 74,966.29 and 39,263.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 54,348.41, 74,966.29 and 39,263.23 is: 54,158.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    54,348.41 : 74,966.29 = 39,263.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    54,348.41/74,966.29 = 39,263.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    54,348.41x = 74,966.29 × 39,263.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    54,348.41x = 2,943,418,682.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,943,418,682.07/54,348.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54,158.32

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