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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,995.55, 59,972.81 and 23,388.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,995.55, 59,972.81 and 23,388.03 is: 35,070.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,995.55 : 59,972.81 = 23,388.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,995.55/59,972.81 = 23,388.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,995.55x = 59,972.81 × 23,388.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,995.55x = 1,402,645,762.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,402,645,762.52/39,995.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,070.05

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