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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,518.69, 59,278.04 and 16,145.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,518.69, 59,278.04 and 16,145.13 is: 24,217.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,518.69 : 59,278.04 = 16,145.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,518.69/59,278.04 = 16,145.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,518.69x = 59,278.04 × 16,145.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,518.69x = 957,051,641.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 957,051,641.76/39,518.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,217.70

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