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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,977.66, 59,870.89 and 23,059.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,977.66, 59,870.89 and 23,059.38 is: 34,533.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,977.66 : 59,870.89 = 23,059.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,977.66/59,870.89 = 23,059.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,977.66x = 59,870.89 × 23,059.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,977.66x = 1,380,585,603.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,380,585,603.45/39,977.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,533.93

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