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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,995.12, 59,841.92 and 23,925.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,995.12, 59,841.92 and 23,925.12 is: 35,797.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,995.12 : 59,841.92 = 23,925.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,995.12/59,841.92 = 23,925.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,995.12x = 59,841.92 × 23,925.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,995.12x = 1,431,725,117.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,431,725,117.03/39,995.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,797.50

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