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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,371.06, 59,081.10 and 15,997.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,371.06, 59,081.10 and 15,997.50 is: 24,006.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,371.06 : 59,081.10 = 15,997.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,371.06/59,081.10 = 15,997.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,371.06x = 59,081.10 × 15,997.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,371.06x = 945,149,897.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 945,149,897.25/39,371.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,006.21

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