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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,354.66, 59,033.43 and 15,980.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,354.66, 59,033.43 and 15,980.58 is: 23,971.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,354.66 : 59,033.43 = 15,980.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,354.66/59,033.43 = 15,980.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,354.66x = 59,033.43 × 15,980.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,354.66x = 943,388,450.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 943,388,450.79/39,354.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,971.45

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