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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,456.08, 59,186.52 and 16,082

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,456.08, 59,186.52 and 16,082 is: 24,123.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,456.08 : 59,186.52 = 16,082 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,456.08/59,186.52 = 16,082/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,456.08x = 59,186.52 × 16,082
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,456.08x = 951,837,614.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 951,837,614.64/39,456.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,123.98

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