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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,371.87, 59,082.41 and 15,998.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,371.87, 59,082.41 and 15,998.31 is: 24,007.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,371.87 : 59,082.41 = 15,998.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,371.87/59,082.41 = 15,998.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,371.87x = 59,082.41 × 15,998.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,371.87x = 945,218,335.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 945,218,335.32/39,371.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,007.46

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