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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,689.36, 59,553.46 and 15,995.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,689.36, 59,553.46 and 15,995.84 is: 24,001.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,689.36 : 59,553.46 = 15,995.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,689.36/59,553.46 = 15,995.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,689.36x = 59,553.46 × 15,995.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,689.36x = 952,607,617.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 952,607,617.61/39,689.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,001.59

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