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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,977.91, 59,975.10 and 15,017.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,977.91, 59,975.10 and 15,017.94 is: 22,530.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,977.91 : 59,975.10 = 15,017.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,977.91/59,975.10 = 15,017.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,977.91x = 59,975.10 × 15,017.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,977.91x = 900,702,453.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 900,702,453.29/39,977.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,530.00

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