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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,522.98, 59,284.47 and 15,841.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,522.98, 59,284.47 and 15,841.26 is: 23,761.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,522.98 : 59,284.47 = 15,841.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,522.98/59,284.47 = 15,841.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,522.98x = 59,284.47 × 15,841.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,522.98x = 939,140,703.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 939,140,703.23/39,522.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,761.89

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