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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,792.78, 59,713.88 and 23,160.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,792.78, 59,713.88 and 23,160.24 is: 34,754.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,792.78 : 59,713.88 = 23,160.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,792.78/59,713.88 = 23,160.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,792.78x = 59,713.88 × 23,160.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,792.78x = 1,382,987,676.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,382,987,676.33/39,792.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,754.74

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