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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,859.16, 56,788.74 and 23,979

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,859.16, 56,788.74 and 23,979 is: 35,968.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,859.16 : 56,788.74 = 23,979 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,859.16/56,788.74 = 23,979/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,859.16x = 56,788.74 × 23,979
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,859.16x = 1,361,737,196.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,361,737,196.46/37,859.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,968.50

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