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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,338.28, 59,016.06 and 15,975.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,338.28, 59,016.06 and 15,975.72 is: 23,967.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,338.28 : 59,016.06 = 15,975.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,338.28/59,016.06 = 15,975.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,338.28x = 59,016.06 × 15,975.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,338.28x = 942,824,050.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 942,824,050.06/39,338.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,967.09

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