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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,369.07, 59,078.09 and 15,995.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,369.07, 59,078.09 and 15,995.51 is: 24,003.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,369.07 : 59,078.09 = 15,995.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,369.07/59,078.09 = 15,995.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,369.07x = 59,078.09 × 15,995.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,369.07x = 944,983,923.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 944,983,923.97/39,369.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,003.21

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