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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,421, 59,129.34 and 16,067.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,421, 59,129.34 and 16,067.08 is: 24,099.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,421 : 59,129.34 = 16,067.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,421/59,129.34 = 16,067.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,421x = 59,129.34 × 16,067.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,421x = 950,035,836.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 950,035,836.13/39,421
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,099.74

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