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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,984.76, 55,183.82 and 23,217.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,984.76, 55,183.82 and 23,217.76 is: 32,043.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,984.76 : 55,183.82 = 23,217.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,984.76/55,183.82 = 23,217.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,984.76x = 55,183.82 × 23,217.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,984.76x = 1,281,244,688.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,281,244,688.64/39,984.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,043.33

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