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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,954.24, 59,965.92 and 15,347.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,954.24, 59,965.92 and 15,347.52 is: 23,034.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,954.24 : 59,965.92 = 15,347.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,954.24/59,965.92 = 15,347.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,954.24x = 59,965.92 × 15,347.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,954.24x = 920,328,156.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 920,328,156.52/39,954.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,034.56

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