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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,040.22, 58,571.40 and 15,683.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,040.22, 58,571.40 and 15,683.06 is: 23,529.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,040.22 : 58,571.40 = 15,683.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,040.22/58,571.40 = 15,683.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,040.22x = 58,571.40 × 15,683.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,040.22x = 918,578,780.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 918,578,780.48/39,040.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,529.04

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