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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,437.52, 59,156.28 and 23,010

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,437.52, 59,156.28 and 23,010 is: 34,515

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,437.52 : 59,156.28 = 23,010 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,437.52/59,156.28 = 23,010/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,437.52x = 59,156.28 × 23,010
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,437.52x = 1,361,186,002.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,361,186,002.80/39,437.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,515

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