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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,510.08, 59,265.18 and 16,136.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,510.08, 59,265.18 and 16,136.52 is: 24,204.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,510.08 : 59,265.18 = 16,136.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,510.08/59,265.18 = 16,136.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,510.08x = 59,265.18 × 16,136.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,510.08x = 956,333,762.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 956,333,762.37/39,510.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,204.80

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