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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,507.98, 59,262.02 and 16,134.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,507.98, 59,262.02 and 16,134.41 is: 24,201.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,507.98 : 59,262.02 = 16,134.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,507.98/59,262.02 = 16,134.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,507.98x = 59,262.02 × 16,134.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,507.98x = 956,157,795.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 956,157,795.59/39,507.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,201.64

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