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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,446.76, 59,153.82 and 16,057.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,446.76, 59,153.82 and 16,057.32 is: 24,079.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,446.76 : 59,153.82 = 16,057.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,446.76/59,153.82 = 16,057.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,446.76x = 59,153.82 × 16,057.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,446.76x = 949,851,816.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 949,851,816.96/39,446.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,079.34

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