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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,524.74, 59,287.21 and 16,151.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,524.74, 59,287.21 and 16,151.18 is: 24,226.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,524.74 : 59,287.21 = 16,151.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,524.74/59,287.21 = 16,151.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,524.74x = 59,287.21 × 16,151.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,524.74x = 957,558,400.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 957,558,400.41/39,524.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,226.81

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