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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,372.37, 59,083.16 and 15,998.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,372.37, 59,083.16 and 15,998.81 is: 24,008.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,372.37 : 59,083.16 = 15,998.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,372.37/59,083.16 = 15,998.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,372.37x = 59,083.16 × 15,998.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,372.37x = 945,259,875.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 945,259,875.63/39,372.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,008.21

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