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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,211.78, 58,817.75 and 15,524.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,211.78, 58,817.75 and 15,524.90 is: 23,287.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,211.78 : 58,817.75 = 15,524.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,211.78/58,817.75 = 15,524.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,211.78x = 58,817.75 × 15,524.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,211.78x = 913,139,686.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 913,139,686.98/39,211.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,287.38

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