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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,391.08, 59,071.90 and 16,009.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,391.08, 59,071.90 and 16,009.64 is: 24,008.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,391.08 : 59,071.90 = 16,009.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,391.08/59,071.90 = 16,009.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,391.08x = 59,071.90 × 16,009.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,391.08x = 945,719,853.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 945,719,853.12/39,391.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,008.48

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