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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,869.61, 54,995.72 and 23,726.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,869.61, 54,995.72 and 23,726.09 is: 32,727.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,869.61 : 54,995.72 = 23,726.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,869.61/54,995.72 = 23,726.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,869.61x = 54,995.72 × 23,726.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,869.61x = 1,304,833,402.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,304,833,402.64/39,869.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,727.52

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