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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,523.68, 59,285.62 and 16,150.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,523.68, 59,285.62 and 16,150.12 is: 24,225.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,523.68 : 59,285.62 = 16,150.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,523.68/59,285.62 = 16,150.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,523.68x = 59,285.62 × 16,150.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,523.68x = 957,469,654.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 957,469,654.95/39,523.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,225.22

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