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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,975.37, 59,952.11 and 15,013.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,975.37, 59,952.11 and 15,013.49 is: 22,516.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,975.37 : 59,952.11 = 15,013.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,975.37/59,952.11 = 15,013.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,975.37x = 59,952.11 × 15,013.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,975.37x = 900,090,029.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 900,090,029.14/39,975.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,516.12

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