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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,991.40, 35,988.70 and 19,599.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,991.40, 35,988.70 and 19,599.40 is: 29,400.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,991.40 : 35,988.70 = 19,599.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,991.40/35,988.70 = 19,599.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,991.40x = 35,988.70 × 19,599.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,991.40x = 705,356,926.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 705,356,926.78/23,991.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,400.41

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