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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,571.47, 59,356.71 and 15,889.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,571.47, 59,356.71 and 15,889.50 is: 23,834.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,571.47 : 59,356.71 = 15,889.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,571.47/59,356.71 = 15,889.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,571.47x = 59,356.71 × 15,889.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,571.47x = 943,148,443.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 943,148,443.55/39,571.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,834.05

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