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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,901.57, 59,847.48 and 10,316.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,901.57, 59,847.48 and 10,316.93 is: 15,474.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,901.57 : 59,847.48 = 10,316.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,901.57/59,847.48 = 10,316.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,901.57x = 59,847.48 × 10,316.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,901.57x = 617,441,962.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,441,962.60/39,901.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,474.13

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