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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,775.59, 59,660.26 and 23,125

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,775.59, 59,660.26 and 23,125 is: 34,685.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,775.59 : 59,660.26 = 23,125 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,775.59/59,660.26 = 23,125/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,775.59x = 59,660.26 × 23,125
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,775.59x = 1,379,643,396.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,379,643,396.88/39,775.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,685.68

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