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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,083.09, 58,627.35 and 15,709.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,083.09, 58,627.35 and 15,709.50 is: 23,565.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,083.09 : 58,627.35 = 15,709.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,083.09/58,627.35 = 15,709.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,083.09x = 58,627.35 × 15,709.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,083.09x = 921,006,354.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 921,006,354.83/39,083.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,565.34

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