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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,042.41, 58,571.73 and 15,670.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,042.41, 58,571.73 and 15,670.67 is: 23,509.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,042.41 : 58,571.73 = 15,670.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,042.41/58,571.73 = 15,670.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,042.41x = 58,571.73 × 15,670.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,042.41x = 917,857,959.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 917,857,959.30/39,042.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,509.26

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