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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,777.59, 59,663.25 and 23,127

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,777.59, 59,663.25 and 23,127 is: 34,688.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,777.59 : 59,663.25 = 23,127 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,777.59/59,663.25 = 23,127/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,777.59x = 59,663.25 × 23,127
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,777.59x = 1,379,831,982.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,379,831,982.75/39,777.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,688.68

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