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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,654.72, 59,468.31 and 15,955.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,654.72, 59,468.31 and 15,955.20 is: 23,927.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,654.72 : 59,468.31 = 15,955.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,654.72/59,468.31 = 15,955.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,654.72x = 59,468.31 × 15,955.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,654.72x = 948,828,779.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 948,828,779.71/39,654.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,927.26

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