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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,657.77, 59,444.85 and 15,982.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,657.77, 59,444.85 and 15,982.11 is: 23,956.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,657.77 : 59,444.85 = 15,982.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,657.77/59,444.85 = 15,982.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,657.77x = 59,444.85 × 15,982.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,657.77x = 950,054,191.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 950,054,191.57/39,657.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,956.32

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