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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,385.78, 59,041.29 and 15,707.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,385.78, 59,041.29 and 15,707.86 is: 23,546.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,385.78 : 59,041.29 = 15,707.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,385.78/59,041.29 = 15,707.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,385.78x = 59,041.29 × 15,707.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,385.78x = 927,412,317.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 927,412,317.54/39,385.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,546.88

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