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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,406.68, 59,110.02 and 23,791.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,406.68, 59,110.02 and 23,791.32 is: 35,686.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,406.68 : 59,110.02 = 23,791.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,406.68/59,110.02 = 23,791.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,406.68x = 59,110.02 × 23,791.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,406.68x = 1,406,305,401.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,406,305,401.03/39,406.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,686.98

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