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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,523.96, 59,285.94 and 15,842.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,523.96, 59,285.94 and 15,842.26 is: 23,763.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,523.96 : 59,285.94 = 15,842.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,523.96/59,285.94 = 15,842.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,523.96x = 59,285.94 × 15,842.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,523.96x = 939,223,275.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 939,223,275.82/39,523.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,763.39

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