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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,372.32, 59,058.40 and 15,993.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,372.32, 59,058.40 and 15,993.28 is: 23,989.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,372.32 : 59,058.40 = 15,993.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,372.32/59,058.40 = 15,993.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,372.32x = 59,058.40 × 15,993.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,372.32x = 944,537,527.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 944,537,527.55/39,372.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,989.89

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