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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,996.64, 59,994.96 and 15,355.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,996.64, 59,994.96 and 15,355.36 is: 23,033.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,996.64 : 59,994.96 = 15,355.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,996.64/59,994.96 = 15,355.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,996.64x = 59,994.96 × 15,355.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,996.64x = 921,244,208.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 921,244,208.99/39,996.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,033.04

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