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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,985.68, 59,976.69 and 15,023.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,985.68, 59,976.69 and 15,023.82 is: 22,535.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,985.68 : 59,976.69 = 15,023.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,985.68/59,976.69 = 15,023.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,985.68x = 59,976.69 × 15,023.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,985.68x = 901,078,994.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 901,078,994.76/39,985.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,535.04

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