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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,273.12, 58,913.33 and 15,901.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,273.12, 58,913.33 and 15,901.38 is: 23,853.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,273.12 : 58,913.33 = 15,901.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,273.12/58,913.33 = 15,901.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,273.12x = 58,913.33 × 15,901.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,273.12x = 936,803,167.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 936,803,167.89/39,273.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,853.55

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