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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,847.68, 55,011.88 and 23,936

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,847.68, 55,011.88 and 23,936 is: 33,044.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,847.68 : 55,011.88 = 23,936 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,847.68/55,011.88 = 23,936/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,847.68x = 55,011.88 × 23,936
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,847.68x = 1,316,764,359.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,316,764,359.68/39,847.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,044.94

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