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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,432.18, 59,081.44 and 23,817

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,432.18, 59,081.44 and 23,817 is: 35,685.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,432.18 : 59,081.44 = 23,817 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,432.18/59,081.44 = 23,817/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,432.18x = 59,081.44 × 23,817
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,432.18x = 1,407,142,656.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,407,142,656.48/39,432.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,685.13

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