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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,512.37, 59,268.61 and 16,138.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,512.37, 59,268.61 and 16,138.81 is: 24,208.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,512.37 : 59,268.61 = 16,138.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,512.37/59,268.61 = 16,138.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,512.37x = 59,268.61 × 16,138.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,512.37x = 956,524,835.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 956,524,835.75/39,512.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,208.24

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