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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,995.64, 59,993.46 and 15,354.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,995.64, 59,993.46 and 15,354.36 is: 23,031.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,995.64 : 59,993.46 = 15,354.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,995.64/59,993.46 = 15,354.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,995.64x = 59,993.46 × 15,354.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,995.64x = 921,161,182.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 921,161,182.49/39,995.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,031.54

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