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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,346.80, 59,027.40 and 15,975.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,346.80, 59,027.40 and 15,975.60 is: 23,966.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,346.80 : 59,027.40 = 15,975.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,346.80/59,027.40 = 15,975.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,346.80x = 59,027.40 × 15,975.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,346.80x = 942,998,131.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 942,998,131.44/39,346.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,966.32

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