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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,961.92, 59,949.32 and 15,003.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,961.92, 59,949.32 and 15,003.88 is: 22,508.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,961.92 : 59,949.32 = 15,003.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,961.92/59,949.32 = 15,003.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,961.92x = 59,949.32 × 15,003.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,961.92x = 899,472,403.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 899,472,403.36/39,961.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,508.24

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