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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,298.78, 58,937.19 and 15,595.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,298.78, 58,937.19 and 15,595.66 is: 23,389.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,298.78 : 58,937.19 = 15,595.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,298.78/58,937.19 = 15,595.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,298.78x = 58,937.19 × 15,595.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,298.78x = 919,164,376.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 919,164,376.60/39,298.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,389.13

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