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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,923.97, 59,889 and 23,285.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,923.97, 59,889 and 23,285.66 is: 34,930.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,923.97 : 59,889 = 23,285.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,923.97/59,889 = 23,285.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,923.97x = 59,889 × 23,285.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,923.97x = 1,394,554,592.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,394,554,592.30/39,923.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,930.26

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