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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,366.88, 59,059.53 and 15,675.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,366.88, 59,059.53 and 15,675.87 is: 23,517.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,366.88 : 59,059.53 = 15,675.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,366.88/59,059.53 = 15,675.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,366.88x = 59,059.53 × 15,675.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,366.88x = 925,809,514.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 925,809,514.54/39,366.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,517.47

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