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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,997.64, 59,996.46 and 15,356.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,997.64, 59,996.46 and 15,356.36 is: 23,034.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,997.64 : 59,996.46 = 15,356.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,997.64/59,996.46 = 15,356.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,997.64x = 59,996.46 × 15,356.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,997.64x = 921,327,238.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 921,327,238.49/39,997.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,034.54

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