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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,460.32, 59,175.90 and 16,074

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,460.32, 59,175.90 and 16,074 is: 24,105.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,460.32 : 59,175.90 = 16,074 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,460.32/59,175.90 = 16,074/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,460.32x = 59,175.90 × 16,074
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,460.32x = 951,193,416.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 951,193,416.60/39,460.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,105.06

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