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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,512.62, 59,268.98 and 16,139.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,512.62, 59,268.98 and 16,139.06 is: 24,208.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,512.62 : 59,268.98 = 16,139.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,512.62/59,268.98 = 16,139.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,512.62x = 59,268.98 × 16,139.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,512.62x = 956,545,543.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 956,545,543.66/39,512.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,208.61

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