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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,451.32, 59,162.40 and 16,065

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,451.32, 59,162.40 and 16,065 is: 24,091.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,451.32 : 59,162.40 = 16,065 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,451.32/59,162.40 = 16,065/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,451.32x = 59,162.40 × 16,065
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,451.32x = 950,443,956
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 950,443,956/39,451.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,091.56

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