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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,971.55, 59,960.51 and 23,333.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,971.55, 59,960.51 and 23,333.27 is: 35,001.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,971.55 : 59,960.51 = 23,333.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,971.55/59,960.51 = 23,333.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,971.55x = 59,960.51 × 23,333.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,971.55x = 1,399,074,440.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,399,074,440.20/39,971.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,001.75

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