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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,524.09, 59,286.13 and 16,150.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,524.09, 59,286.13 and 16,150.50 is: 24,225.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,524.09 : 59,286.13 = 16,150.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,524.09/59,286.13 = 16,150.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,524.09x = 59,286.13 × 16,150.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,524.09x = 957,500,602.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 957,500,602.19/39,524.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,225.75

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