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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,033.59, 53,872.72 and 23,934.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,033.59, 53,872.72 and 23,934.56 is: 33,033.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,033.59 : 53,872.72 = 23,934.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,033.59/53,872.72 = 23,934.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,033.59x = 53,872.72 × 23,934.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,033.59x = 1,289,419,520.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,289,419,520.00/39,033.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,033.59

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