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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,296.48, 58,923.18 and 15,580

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,296.48, 58,923.18 and 15,580 is: 23,361.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,296.48 : 58,923.18 = 15,580 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,296.48/58,923.18 = 15,580/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,296.48x = 58,923.18 × 15,580
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,296.48x = 918,023,144.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 918,023,144.40/39,296.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,361.46

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