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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,079.45, 58,697.64 and 23,315.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,079.45, 58,697.64 and 23,315.28 is: 35,019.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,079.45 : 58,697.64 = 23,315.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,079.45/58,697.64 = 23,315.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,079.45x = 58,697.64 × 23,315.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,079.45x = 1,368,551,501.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,368,551,501.87/39,079.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,019.73

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