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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,652.08, 59,459.29 and 23,017.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,652.08, 59,459.29 and 23,017.21 is: 34,514.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,652.08 : 59,459.29 = 23,017.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,652.08/59,459.29 = 23,017.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,652.08x = 59,459.29 × 23,017.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,652.08x = 1,368,586,964.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,368,586,964.38/39,652.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,514.88

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