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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,657.14, 59,406.40 and 23,853.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,657.14, 59,406.40 and 23,853.44 is: 35,732.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,657.14 : 59,406.40 = 23,853.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,657.14/59,406.40 = 23,853.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,657.14x = 59,406.40 × 23,853.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,657.14x = 1,417,047,086.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,417,047,086.90/39,657.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,732.46

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