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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,087.46, 58,709.63 and 23,323.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,087.46, 58,709.63 and 23,323.25 is: 35,031.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,087.46 : 58,709.63 = 23,323.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,087.46/58,709.63 = 23,323.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,087.46x = 58,709.63 × 23,323.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,087.46x = 1,369,299,377.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,369,299,377.90/39,087.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,031.68

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