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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,508.54, 59,262.86 and 16,134.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,508.54, 59,262.86 and 16,134.98 is: 24,202.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,508.54 : 59,262.86 = 16,134.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,508.54/59,262.86 = 16,134.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,508.54x = 59,262.86 × 16,134.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,508.54x = 956,205,060.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 956,205,060.84/39,508.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,202.49

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