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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,519.26, 59,278.88 and 16,145.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,519.26, 59,278.88 and 16,145.69 is: 24,218.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,519.26 : 59,278.88 = 16,145.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,519.26/59,278.88 = 16,145.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,519.26x = 59,278.88 × 16,145.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,519.26x = 957,098,608.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 957,098,608.59/39,519.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,218.54

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