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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,362.56, 59,035.20 and 15,994.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,362.56, 59,035.20 and 15,994.24 is: 23,987.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,362.56 : 59,035.20 = 15,994.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,362.56/59,035.20 = 15,994.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,362.56x = 59,035.20 × 15,994.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,362.56x = 944,223,157.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 944,223,157.25/39,362.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,987.85

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