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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,507.54, 59,261.36 and 16,133.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,507.54, 59,261.36 and 16,133.98 is: 24,200.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,507.54 : 59,261.36 = 16,133.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,507.54/59,261.36 = 16,133.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,507.54x = 59,261.36 × 16,133.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,507.54x = 956,121,300.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 956,121,300.71/39,507.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,200.99

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