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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,386.32, 59,079.48 and 16,007.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,386.32, 59,079.48 and 16,007.28 is: 24,010.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,386.32 : 59,079.48 = 16,007.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,386.32/59,079.48 = 16,007.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,386.32x = 59,079.48 × 16,007.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,386.32x = 945,701,778.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 945,701,778.61/39,386.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,010.92

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