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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,382.38, 59,022.54 and 15,996.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,382.38, 59,022.54 and 15,996.06 is: 23,973.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,382.38 : 59,022.54 = 15,996.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,382.38/59,022.54 = 15,996.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,382.38x = 59,022.54 × 15,996.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,382.38x = 944,128,091.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 944,128,091.19/39,382.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,973.36

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