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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,984.24, 60,016.80 and 23,376

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,984.24, 60,016.80 and 23,376 is: 35,087.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,984.24 : 60,016.80 = 23,376 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,984.24/60,016.80 = 23,376/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,984.24x = 60,016.80 × 23,376
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,984.24x = 1,402,952,716.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,402,952,716.80/39,984.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,087.64

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