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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,055.57, 58,583.34 and 15,682

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,055.57, 58,583.34 and 15,682 is: 23,522.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,055.57 : 58,583.34 = 15,682 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,055.57/58,583.34 = 15,682/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,055.57x = 58,583.34 × 15,682
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,055.57x = 918,703,937.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 918,703,937.88/39,055.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,522.99

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