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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,281.96, 58,923.10 and 15,908.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,281.96, 58,923.10 and 15,908.84 is: 23,863.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,281.96 : 58,923.10 = 15,908.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,281.96/58,923.10 = 15,908.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,281.96x = 58,923.10 × 15,908.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,281.96x = 937,398,170.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 937,398,170.20/39,281.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,863.32

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