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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,512.06, 59,268.14 and 16,138.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,512.06, 59,268.14 and 16,138.49 is: 24,207.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,512.06 : 59,268.14 = 16,138.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,512.06/59,268.14 = 16,138.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,512.06x = 59,268.14 × 16,138.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,512.06x = 956,497,907.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 956,497,907.68/39,512.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,207.75

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