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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,371.40, 59,057.10 and 16,014.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,371.40, 59,057.10 and 16,014.60 is: 24,021.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,371.40 : 59,057.10 = 16,014.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,371.40/59,057.10 = 16,014.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,371.40x = 59,057.10 × 16,014.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,371.40x = 945,775,833.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 945,775,833.66/39,371.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,021.90

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