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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,962.24, 59,977.92 and 15,355.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,962.24, 59,977.92 and 15,355.52 is: 23,046.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,962.24 : 59,977.92 = 15,355.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,962.24/59,977.92 = 15,355.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,962.24x = 59,977.92 × 15,355.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,962.24x = 920,992,150.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 920,992,150.12/39,962.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,046.56

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