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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,346.72, 59,044.62 and 15,973.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,346.72, 59,044.62 and 15,973.15 is: 23,969.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,346.72 : 59,044.62 = 15,973.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,346.72/59,044.62 = 15,973.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,346.72x = 59,044.62 × 15,973.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,346.72x = 943,128,571.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 943,128,571.95/39,346.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,969.69

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