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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,643.84, 59,465.94 and 10,061.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,643.84, 59,465.94 and 10,061.65 is: 15,092.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,643.84 : 59,465.94 = 10,061.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,643.84/59,465.94 = 10,061.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,643.84x = 59,465.94 × 10,061.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,643.84x = 598,325,475.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,325,475.20/39,643.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,092.52

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