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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,509.54, 59,264.37 and 16,135.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,509.54, 59,264.37 and 16,135.97 is: 24,203.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,509.54 : 59,264.37 = 16,135.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,509.54/59,264.37 = 16,135.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,509.54x = 59,264.37 × 16,135.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,509.54x = 956,288,315.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 956,288,315.38/39,509.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,203.99

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