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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,375.63, 59,060.97 and 16,001.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,375.63, 59,060.97 and 16,001.46 is: 24,001.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,375.63 : 59,060.97 = 16,001.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,375.63/59,060.97 = 16,001.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,375.63x = 59,060.97 × 16,001.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,375.63x = 945,061,749.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 945,061,749.02/39,375.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,001.18

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