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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,466.72, 59,200.08 and 16,094.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,466.72, 59,200.08 and 16,094.98 is: 24,142.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,466.72 : 59,200.08 = 16,094.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,466.72/59,200.08 = 16,094.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,466.72x = 59,200.08 × 16,094.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,466.72x = 952,823,727.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 952,823,727.12/39,466.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,142.46

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