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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,858.74, 55,005.22 and 23,943.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,858.74, 55,005.22 and 23,943.46 is: 33,042.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,858.74 : 55,005.22 = 23,943.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,858.74/55,005.22 = 23,943.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,858.74x = 55,005.22 × 23,943.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,858.74x = 1,317,015,284.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,317,015,284.86/39,858.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,042.07

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