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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,462.84, 59,194.26 and 16,091.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,462.84, 59,194.26 and 16,091.10 is: 24,136.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,462.84 : 59,194.26 = 16,091.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,462.84/59,194.26 = 16,091.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,462.84x = 59,194.26 × 16,091.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,462.84x = 952,500,757.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 952,500,757.09/39,462.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,136.65

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