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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,489.30, 59,212.35 and 16,089.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,489.30, 59,212.35 and 16,089.30 is: 24,125.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,489.30 : 59,212.35 = 16,089.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,489.30/59,212.35 = 16,089.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,489.30x = 59,212.35 × 16,089.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,489.30x = 952,685,262.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 952,685,262.86/39,489.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,125.15

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