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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,364.65, 59,009.76 and 15,686.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,364.65, 59,009.76 and 15,686.82 is: 23,515.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,364.65 : 59,009.76 = 15,686.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,364.65/59,009.76 = 15,686.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,364.65x = 59,009.76 × 15,686.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,364.65x = 925,675,483.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 925,675,483.36/39,364.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,515.40

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