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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,592.69, 59,306.39 and 23,747.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,592.69, 59,306.39 and 23,747.47 is: 35,571.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,592.69 : 59,306.39 = 23,747.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,592.69/59,306.39 = 23,747.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,592.69x = 59,306.39 × 23,747.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,592.69x = 1,408,376,717.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,408,376,717.33/39,592.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,571.63

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