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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,341.74, 59,021.83 and 15,650.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,341.74, 59,021.83 and 15,650.63 is: 23,479.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,341.74 : 59,021.83 = 15,650.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,341.74/59,021.83 = 15,650.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,341.74x = 59,021.83 × 15,650.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,341.74x = 923,728,449.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 923,728,449.89/39,341.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,479.61

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