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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,355.40, 59,033.10 and 15,998.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,355.40, 59,033.10 and 15,998.60 is: 23,997.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,355.40 : 59,033.10 = 15,998.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,355.40/59,033.10 = 15,998.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,355.40x = 59,033.10 × 15,998.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,355.40x = 944,446,953.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 944,446,953.66/39,355.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,997.90

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