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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,394.58, 59,089.37 and 16,020.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,394.58, 59,089.37 and 16,020.41 is: 24,029.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,394.58 : 59,089.37 = 16,020.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,394.58/59,089.37 = 16,020.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,394.58x = 59,089.37 × 16,020.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,394.58x = 946,635,558.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 946,635,558.49/39,394.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,029.59

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