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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,392.44, 59,021.80 and 23,777.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,392.44, 59,021.80 and 23,777.24 is: 35,625.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,392.44 : 59,021.80 = 23,777.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,392.44/59,021.80 = 23,777.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,392.44x = 59,021.80 × 23,777.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,392.44x = 1,403,375,503.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,403,375,503.83/39,392.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,625.50

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