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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,396.08, 59,091.62 and 16,021.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,396.08, 59,091.62 and 16,021.91 is: 24,031.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,396.08 : 59,091.62 = 16,021.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,396.08/59,091.62 = 16,021.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,396.08x = 59,091.62 × 16,021.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,396.08x = 946,760,241.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 946,760,241.83/39,396.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,031.84

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