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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,127.58, 58,699.70 and 15,754.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,127.58, 58,699.70 and 15,754.02 is: 23,634.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,127.58 : 58,699.70 = 15,754.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,127.58/58,699.70 = 15,754.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,127.58x = 58,699.70 × 15,754.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,127.58x = 924,756,247.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 924,756,247.79/39,127.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,634.38

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