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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,246.62, 58,871.28 and 15,558.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,246.62, 58,871.28 and 15,558.65 is: 23,338.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,246.62 : 58,871.28 = 15,558.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,246.62/58,871.28 = 15,558.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,246.62x = 58,871.28 × 15,558.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,246.62x = 915,957,346.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 915,957,346.22/39,246.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,338.50

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