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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,973.92, 59,930.08 and 15,013.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,973.92, 59,930.08 and 15,013.44 is: 22,508.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,973.92 : 59,930.08 = 15,013.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,973.92/59,930.08 = 15,013.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,973.92x = 59,930.08 × 15,013.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,973.92x = 899,756,660.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 899,756,660.28/39,973.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,508.59

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