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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,058.17, 58,589.99 and 15,684.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,058.17, 58,589.99 and 15,684.62 is: 23,528.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,058.17 : 58,589.99 = 15,684.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,058.17/58,589.99 = 15,684.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,058.17x = 58,589.99 × 15,684.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,058.17x = 918,961,357.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 918,961,357.58/39,058.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,528.02

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