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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,357.44, 59,050.24 and 15,997.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,357.44, 59,050.24 and 15,997.44 is: 24,001.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,357.44 : 59,050.24 = 15,997.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,357.44/59,050.24 = 15,997.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,357.44x = 59,050.24 × 15,997.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,357.44x = 944,652,671.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 944,652,671.39/39,357.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,001.88

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