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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,353.91, 59,032.31 and 15,979.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,353.91, 59,032.31 and 15,979.83 is: 23,970.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,353.91 : 59,032.31 = 15,979.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,353.91/59,032.31 = 15,979.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,353.91x = 59,032.31 × 15,979.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,353.91x = 943,326,198.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 943,326,198.41/39,353.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,970.33

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