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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,984.71, 59,977.35 and 15,030.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,984.71, 59,977.35 and 15,030.41 is: 22,545.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,984.71 : 59,977.35 = 15,030.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,984.71/59,977.35 = 15,030.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,984.71x = 59,977.35 × 15,030.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,984.71x = 901,483,861.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 901,483,861.33/39,984.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,545.72

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