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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,511.08, 59,266.68 and 16,137.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,511.08, 59,266.68 and 16,137.52 is: 24,206.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,511.08 : 59,266.68 = 16,137.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,511.08/59,266.68 = 16,137.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,511.08x = 59,266.68 × 16,137.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,511.08x = 956,417,233.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 956,417,233.83/39,511.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,206.30

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