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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,355.29, 59,011.03 and 15,954.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,355.29, 59,011.03 and 15,954.39 is: 23,922.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,355.29 : 59,011.03 = 15,954.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,355.29/59,011.03 = 15,954.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,355.29x = 59,011.03 × 15,954.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,355.29x = 941,484,986.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 941,484,986.92/39,355.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,922.70

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