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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,520.20, 59,279.97 and 16,130.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,520.20, 59,279.97 and 16,130.23 is: 24,195.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,520.20 : 59,279.97 = 16,130.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,520.20/59,279.97 = 16,130.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,520.20x = 59,279.97 × 16,130.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,520.20x = 956,199,550.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 956,199,550.49/39,520.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,195.21

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