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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,033.78, 58,558.77 and 15,662.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,033.78, 58,558.77 and 15,662.04 is: 23,496.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,033.78 : 58,558.77 = 15,662.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,033.78/58,558.77 = 15,662.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,033.78x = 58,558.77 × 15,662.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,033.78x = 917,149,798.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 917,149,798.09/39,033.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,496.31

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