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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,953.28, 59,895.36 and 15,312

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,953.28, 59,895.36 and 15,312 is: 22,954.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,953.28 : 59,895.36 = 15,312 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,953.28/59,895.36 = 15,312/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,953.28x = 59,895.36 × 15,312
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,953.28x = 917,117,752.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 917,117,752.32/39,953.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,954.75

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