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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,427.20, 59,198.40 and 16,099.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,427.20, 59,198.40 and 16,099.20 is: 24,172.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,427.20 : 59,198.40 = 16,099.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,427.20/59,198.40 = 16,099.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,427.20x = 59,198.40 × 16,099.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,427.20x = 953,046,881.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 953,046,881.28/39,427.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,172.32

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