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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,371.37, 59,081.65 and 15,997.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,371.37, 59,081.65 and 15,997.80 is: 24,006.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,371.37 : 59,081.65 = 15,997.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,371.37/59,081.65 = 15,997.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,371.37x = 59,081.65 × 15,997.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,371.37x = 945,176,691.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 945,176,691.92/39,371.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,006.70

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