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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,650.94, 59,475.24 and 15,951.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,650.94, 59,475.24 and 15,951.15 is: 23,926.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,650.94 : 59,475.24 = 15,951.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,650.94/59,475.24 = 15,951.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,650.94x = 59,475.24 × 15,951.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,650.94x = 948,698,474.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 948,698,474.53/39,650.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,926.25

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