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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,033.16, 58,498.64 and 15,676

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,033.16, 58,498.64 and 15,676 is: 23,493.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,033.16 : 58,498.64 = 15,676 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,033.16/58,498.64 = 15,676/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,033.16x = 58,498.64 × 15,676
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,033.16x = 917,024,680.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 917,024,680.64/39,033.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,493.48

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