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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,370.16, 59,079.74 and 15,996.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,370.16, 59,079.74 and 15,996.60 is: 24,004.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,370.16 : 59,079.74 = 15,996.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,370.16/59,079.74 = 15,996.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,370.16x = 59,079.74 × 15,996.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,370.16x = 945,074,767.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 945,074,767.73/39,370.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,004.85

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