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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,335.31, 58,960.94 and 15,610

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,335.31, 58,960.94 and 15,610 is: 23,398.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,335.31 : 58,960.94 = 15,610 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,335.31/58,960.94 = 15,610/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,335.31x = 58,960.94 × 15,610
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,335.31x = 920,380,273.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 920,380,273.40/39,335.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,398.32

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