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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,969.24, 59,988.44 and 15,362.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,969.24, 59,988.44 and 15,362.52 is: 23,057.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,969.24 : 59,988.44 = 15,362.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,969.24/59,988.44 = 15,362.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,969.24x = 59,988.44 × 15,362.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,969.24x = 921,573,609.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 921,573,609.27/39,969.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,057.07

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