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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,838.24, 54,970.56 and 23,068

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,838.24, 54,970.56 and 23,068 is: 31,830.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,838.24 : 54,970.56 = 23,068 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,838.24/54,970.56 = 23,068/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,838.24x = 54,970.56 × 23,068
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,838.24x = 1,268,060,878.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,268,060,878.08/39,838.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,830.24

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