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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,368.31, 59,076.36 and 15,994.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,368.31, 59,076.36 and 15,994.14 is: 24,000.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,368.31 : 59,076.36 = 15,994.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,368.31/59,076.36 = 15,994.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,368.31x = 59,076.36 × 15,994.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,368.31x = 944,875,197.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 944,875,197.18/39,368.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,000.91

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