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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,033.24, 58,560.76 and 15,676.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,033.24, 58,560.76 and 15,676.08 is: 23,518.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,033.24 : 58,560.76 = 15,676.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,033.24/58,560.76 = 15,676.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,033.24x = 58,560.76 × 15,676.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,033.24x = 918,003,158.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 918,003,158.62/39,033.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,518.50

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