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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,552.36, 59,285.34 and 23,965.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,552.36, 59,285.34 and 23,965.80 is: 35,922.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,552.36 : 59,285.34 = 23,965.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,552.36/59,285.34 = 23,965.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,552.36x = 59,285.34 × 23,965.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,552.36x = 1,420,820,601.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,420,820,601.37/39,552.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,922.52

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