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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,187, 58,722.89 and 23,160.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,187, 58,722.89 and 23,160.04 is: 34,706.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,187 : 58,722.89 = 23,160.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,187/58,722.89 = 23,160.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,187x = 58,722.89 × 23,160.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,187x = 1,360,024,365.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,360,024,365.52/39,187
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,706.01

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