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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,606.67, 59,405.38 and 15,913.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,606.67, 59,405.38 and 15,913.26 is: 23,868.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,606.67 : 59,405.38 = 15,913.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,606.67/59,405.38 = 15,913.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,606.67x = 59,405.38 × 15,913.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,606.67x = 945,333,257.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 945,333,257.34/39,606.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,868.03

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