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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,524.28, 59,286.51 and 16,150.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,524.28, 59,286.51 and 16,150.71 is: 24,226.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,524.28 : 59,286.51 = 16,150.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,524.28/59,286.51 = 16,150.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,524.28x = 59,286.51 × 16,150.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,524.28x = 957,519,229.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 957,519,229.92/39,524.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,226.10

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