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