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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,059.06, 58,591.33 and 15,685.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,059.06, 58,591.33 and 15,685.50 is: 23,529.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,059.06 : 58,591.33 = 15,685.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,059.06/58,591.33 = 15,685.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,059.06x = 58,591.33 × 15,685.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,059.06x = 919,034,306.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 919,034,306.72/39,059.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,529.35

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