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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,458.96, 59,166.36 and 16,058

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,458.96, 59,166.36 and 16,058 is: 24,078.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,458.96 : 59,166.36 = 16,058 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,458.96/59,166.36 = 16,058/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,458.96x = 59,166.36 × 16,058
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,458.96x = 950,093,408.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 950,093,408.88/39,458.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,078.01

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