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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,033.72, 58,561.54 and 15,676.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,033.72, 58,561.54 and 15,676.56 is: 23,519.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,033.72 : 58,561.54 = 15,676.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,033.72/58,561.54 = 15,676.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,033.72x = 58,561.54 × 15,676.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,033.72x = 918,043,495.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 918,043,495.50/39,033.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,519.24

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