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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,366.29, 59,049.44 and 15,992.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,366.29, 59,049.44 and 15,992.73 is: 23,989.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,366.29 : 59,049.44 = 15,992.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,366.29/59,049.44 = 15,992.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,366.29x = 59,049.44 × 15,992.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,366.29x = 944,361,670.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 944,361,670.61/39,366.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,989.10

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