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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,657.29, 59,487.55 and 10,075.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,657.29, 59,487.55 and 10,075.88 is: 15,114.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,657.29 : 59,487.55 = 10,075.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,657.29/59,487.55 = 10,075.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,657.29x = 59,487.55 × 10,075.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,657.29x = 599,389,538.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,389,538.82/39,657.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,114.24

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