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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,513.93, 59,270.94 and 16,140.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,513.93, 59,270.94 and 16,140.36 is: 24,210.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,513.93 : 59,270.94 = 16,140.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,513.93/59,270.94 = 16,140.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,513.93x = 59,270.94 × 16,140.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,513.93x = 956,654,531.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 956,654,531.40/39,513.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,210.57

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