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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,438.29, 59,237.03 and 23,673.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,438.29, 59,237.03 and 23,673.26 is: 35,557.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,438.29 : 59,237.03 = 23,673.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,438.29/59,237.03 = 23,673.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,438.29x = 59,237.03 × 23,673.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,438.29x = 1,402,333,375.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,402,333,375.82/39,438.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,557.67

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