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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,421.92, 59,081.54 and 16,021

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,421.92, 59,081.54 and 16,021 is: 24,010.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,421.92 : 59,081.54 = 16,021 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,421.92/59,081.54 = 16,021/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,421.92x = 59,081.54 × 16,021
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,421.92x = 946,545,352.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 946,545,352.34/39,421.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,010.64

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