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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,505.54, 59,258.36 and 16,131.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,505.54, 59,258.36 and 16,131.97 is: 24,197.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,505.54 : 59,258.36 = 16,131.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,505.54/59,258.36 = 16,131.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,505.54x = 59,258.36 × 16,131.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,505.54x = 955,954,238.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 955,954,238.13/39,505.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,197.98

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