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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,368.81, 59,077.11 and 15,994.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,368.81, 59,077.11 and 15,994.64 is: 24,001.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,368.81 : 59,077.11 = 15,994.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,368.81/59,077.11 = 15,994.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,368.81x = 59,077.11 × 15,994.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,368.81x = 944,916,731.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 944,916,731.33/39,368.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,001.66

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