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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,953.92, 59,938.56 and 15,328

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,953.92, 59,938.56 and 15,328 is: 22,994.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,953.92 : 59,938.56 = 15,328 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,953.92/59,938.56 = 15,328/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,953.92x = 59,938.56 × 15,328
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,953.92x = 918,738,247.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 918,738,247.68/39,953.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,994.95

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