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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,346.78, 59,015.28 and 15,950.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,346.78, 59,015.28 and 15,950.74 is: 23,924.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,346.78 : 59,015.28 = 15,950.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,346.78/59,015.28 = 15,950.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,346.78x = 59,015.28 × 15,950.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,346.78x = 941,337,387.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 941,337,387.31/39,346.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,924.13

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