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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,151.11, 58,734.63 and 16,661.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,151.11, 58,734.63 and 16,661.73 is: 24,995.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,151.11 : 58,734.63 = 16,661.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,151.11/58,734.63 = 16,661.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,151.11x = 58,734.63 × 16,661.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,151.11x = 978,620,546.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 978,620,546.71/39,151.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,995.98

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