Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,431.52, 59,147.28 and 23,004
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 39,431.52, 59,147.28 and 23,004 is: 34,506
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
39,431.52 : 59,147.28 = 23,004 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
39,431.52/59,147.28 = 23,004/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
39,431.52x = 59,147.28 × 23,004 - Step 4: Simplify right side
39,431.52x = 1,360,624,029.12 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,360,624,029.12/39,431.52 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 34,506
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