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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,463.74, 59,195.61 and 16,086.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,463.74, 59,195.61 and 16,086.06 is: 24,129.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,463.74 : 59,195.61 = 16,086.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,463.74/59,195.61 = 16,086.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,463.74x = 59,195.61 × 16,086.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,463.74x = 952,224,134.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 952,224,134.20/39,463.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,129.09

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