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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,465.26, 59,219.76 and 16,089.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,465.26, 59,219.76 and 16,089.89 is: 24,143.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,465.26 : 59,219.76 = 16,089.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,465.26/59,219.76 = 16,089.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,465.26x = 59,219.76 × 16,089.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,465.26x = 952,839,424.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 952,839,424.23/39,465.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,143.75

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