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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,973.73, 59,928.96 and 15,011.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,973.73, 59,928.96 and 15,011.00 is: 22,504.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,973.73 : 59,928.96 = 15,011.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,973.73/59,928.96 = 15,011.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,973.73x = 59,928.96 × 15,011.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,973.73x = 899,593,318.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 899,593,318.92/39,973.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,504.62

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