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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,251.80, 58,902.06 and 15,878.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,251.80, 58,902.06 and 15,878.44 is: 23,827.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,251.80 : 58,902.06 = 15,878.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,251.80/58,902.06 = 15,878.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,251.80x = 58,902.06 × 15,878.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,251.80x = 935,272,825.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 935,272,825.59/39,251.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,827.51

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