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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,259.59, 58,890.75 and 15,571.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,259.59, 58,890.75 and 15,571.64 is: 23,358.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,259.59 : 58,890.75 = 15,571.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,259.59/58,890.75 = 15,571.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,259.59x = 58,890.75 × 15,571.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,259.59x = 917,025,647.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 917,025,647.16/39,259.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,358.01

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