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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,651.59, 59,458.54 and 23,016.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,651.59, 59,458.54 and 23,016.72 is: 34,514.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,651.59 : 59,458.54 = 23,016.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,651.59/59,458.54 = 23,016.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,651.59x = 59,458.54 × 23,016.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,651.59x = 1,368,540,269.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,368,540,269.50/39,651.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,514.14

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