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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,508.16, 59,267.70 and 16,129.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,508.16, 59,267.70 and 16,129.13 is: 24,195.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,508.16 : 59,267.70 = 16,129.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,508.16/59,267.70 = 16,129.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,508.16x = 59,267.70 × 16,129.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,508.16x = 955,936,141.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 955,936,141.76/39,508.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,195.92

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