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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,361.56, 59,062.70 and 15,664

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,361.56, 59,062.70 and 15,664 is: 23,504.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,361.56 : 59,062.70 = 15,664 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,361.56/59,062.70 = 15,664/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,361.56x = 59,062.70 × 15,664
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,361.56x = 925,158,132.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 925,158,132.80/39,361.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,504.10

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