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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,658.16, 59,488.44 and 10,076

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,658.16, 59,488.44 and 10,076 is: 15,114.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,658.16 : 59,488.44 = 10,076 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,658.16/59,488.44 = 10,076/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,658.16x = 59,488.44 × 10,076
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,658.16x = 599,405,521.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,405,521.44/39,658.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,114.30

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