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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,997.12, 59,844.92 and 23,927.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,997.12, 59,844.92 and 23,927.12 is: 35,800.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,997.12 : 59,844.92 = 23,927.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,997.12/59,844.92 = 23,927.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,997.12x = 59,844.92 × 23,927.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,997.12x = 1,431,916,582.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,431,916,582.23/39,997.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,800.49

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