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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,995.64, 59,975.10 and 23,360.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,995.64, 59,975.10 and 23,360.76 is: 35,030.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,995.64 : 59,975.10 = 23,360.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,995.64/59,975.10 = 23,360.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,995.64x = 59,975.10 × 23,360.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,995.64x = 1,401,063,917.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,401,063,917.08/39,995.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,030.42

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