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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,059.68, 53,903.34 and 23,960.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,059.68, 53,903.34 and 23,960.68 is: 33,066.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,059.68 : 53,903.34 = 23,960.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,059.68/53,903.34 = 23,960.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,059.68x = 53,903.34 × 23,960.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,059.68x = 1,291,560,680.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,291,560,680.67/39,059.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,066.34

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