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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,435.52, 59,153.28 and 23,008

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,435.52, 59,153.28 and 23,008 is: 34,512

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,435.52 : 59,153.28 = 23,008 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,435.52/59,153.28 = 23,008/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,435.52x = 59,153.28 × 23,008
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,435.52x = 1,360,998,666.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,360,998,666.24/39,435.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,512

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