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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,016.98, 58,527.14 and 15,329.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,016.98, 58,527.14 and 15,329.66 is: 22,995.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,016.98 : 58,527.14 = 15,329.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,016.98/58,527.14 = 15,329.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,016.98x = 58,527.14 × 15,329.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,016.98x = 897,200,826.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 897,200,826.01/39,016.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,995.14

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