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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,512.18, 59,268.32 and 16,138.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,512.18, 59,268.32 and 16,138.62 is: 24,207.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,512.18 : 59,268.32 = 16,138.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,512.18/59,268.32 = 16,138.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,512.18x = 59,268.32 × 16,138.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,512.18x = 956,508,813.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 956,508,813.83/39,512.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,207.95

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