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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,996.12, 59,843.42 and 23,926.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,996.12, 59,843.42 and 23,926.12 is: 35,798.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,996.12 : 59,843.42 = 23,926.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,996.12/59,843.42 = 23,926.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,996.12x = 59,843.42 × 23,926.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,996.12x = 1,431,820,848.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,431,820,848.13/39,996.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,798.99

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