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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,518.62, 59,277.98 and 16,145.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,518.62, 59,277.98 and 16,145.06 is: 24,217.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,518.62 : 59,277.98 = 16,145.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,518.62/59,277.98 = 16,145.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,518.62x = 59,277.98 × 16,145.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,518.62x = 957,046,196.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 957,046,196.94/39,518.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,217.60

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