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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,382.61, 59,098.40 and 16,009.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,382.61, 59,098.40 and 16,009.03 is: 24,023.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,382.61 : 59,098.40 = 16,009.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,382.61/59,098.40 = 16,009.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,382.61x = 59,098.40 × 16,009.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,382.61x = 946,107,683.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 946,107,683.01/39,382.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,023.49

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