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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,276.96, 58,965.36 and 23,724.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,276.96, 58,965.36 and 23,724.96 is: 35,617.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,276.96 : 58,965.36 = 23,724.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,276.96/58,965.36 = 23,724.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,276.96x = 58,965.36 × 23,724.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,276.96x = 1,398,950,807.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,398,950,807.39/39,276.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,617.59

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