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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,997.41, 59,985.18 and 15,035.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,997.41, 59,985.18 and 15,035.54 is: 22,549.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,997.41 : 59,985.18 = 15,035.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,997.41/59,985.18 = 15,035.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,997.41x = 59,985.18 × 15,035.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,997.41x = 901,909,723.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 901,909,723.26/39,997.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,549.20

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