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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,996.66, 59,984.06 and 15,034.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,996.66, 59,984.06 and 15,034.79 is: 22,548.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,996.66 : 59,984.06 = 15,034.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,996.66/59,984.06 = 15,034.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,996.66x = 59,984.06 × 15,034.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,996.66x = 901,847,672.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 901,847,672.67/39,996.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,548.07

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