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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,460.26, 59,212.26 and 16,084.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,460.26, 59,212.26 and 16,084.89 is: 24,136.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,460.26 : 59,212.26 = 16,084.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,460.26/59,212.26 = 16,084.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,460.26x = 59,212.26 × 16,084.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,460.26x = 952,422,688.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 952,422,688.75/39,460.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,136.25

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