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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,676.98, 59,538.18 and 15,995.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,676.98, 59,538.18 and 15,995.36 is: 24,002.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,676.98 : 59,538.18 = 15,995.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,676.98/59,538.18 = 15,995.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,676.98x = 59,538.18 × 15,995.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,676.98x = 952,334,622.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 952,334,622.84/39,676.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,002.20

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