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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,382.18, 59,035.91 and 15,704.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,382.18, 59,035.91 and 15,704.27 is: 23,541.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,382.18 : 59,035.91 = 15,704.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,382.18/59,035.91 = 15,704.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,382.18x = 59,035.91 × 15,704.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,382.18x = 927,115,870.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 927,115,870.34/39,382.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,541.51

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