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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,429.18, 59,076.95 and 23,814

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,429.18, 59,076.95 and 23,814 is: 35,680.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,429.18 : 59,076.95 = 23,814 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,429.18/59,076.95 = 23,814/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,429.18x = 59,076.95 × 23,814
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,429.18x = 1,406,858,368.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,406,858,368.23/39,429.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,680.64

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