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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,348.09, 59,021.67 and 23,557.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,348.09, 59,021.67 and 23,557.53 is: 35,336.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,348.09 : 59,021.67 = 23,557.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,348.09/59,021.67 = 23,557.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,348.09x = 59,021.67 × 23,557.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,348.09x = 1,390,404,761.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,390,404,761.68/39,348.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,336.02

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