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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,774.59, 59,658.76 and 23,124

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,774.59, 59,658.76 and 23,124 is: 34,684.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,774.59 : 59,658.76 = 23,124 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,774.59/59,658.76 = 23,124/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,774.59x = 59,658.76 × 23,124
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,774.59x = 1,379,549,050.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,379,549,050.62/39,774.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,684.18

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