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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,322.21, 58,982.95 and 15,943.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,322.21, 58,982.95 and 15,943.09 is: 23,914.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,322.21 : 58,982.95 = 15,943.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,322.21/58,982.95 = 15,943.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,322.21x = 58,982.95 × 15,943.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,322.21x = 940,370,480.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 940,370,480.32/39,322.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,914.49

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