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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,995.24, 60,033.30 and 23,387

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,995.24, 60,033.30 and 23,387 is: 35,104.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,995.24 : 60,033.30 = 23,387 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,995.24/60,033.30 = 23,387/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,995.24x = 60,033.30 × 23,387
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,995.24x = 1,403,998,787.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,403,998,787.10/39,995.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,104.15

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