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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,998.39, 59,977.99 and 23,362.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,998.39, 59,977.99 and 23,362.61 is: 35,032.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,998.39 : 59,977.99 = 23,362.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,998.39/59,977.99 = 23,362.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,998.39x = 59,977.99 × 23,362.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,998.39x = 1,401,242,343.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,401,242,343.18/39,998.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,032.47

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