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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,329.01, 58,993.38 and 15,955.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,329.01, 58,993.38 and 15,955.38 is: 23,933.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,329.01 : 58,993.38 = 15,955.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,329.01/58,993.38 = 15,955.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,329.01x = 58,993.38 × 15,955.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,329.01x = 941,261,795.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 941,261,795.38/39,329.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,933.02

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