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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,524.84, 59,287.25 and 16,151.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,524.84, 59,287.25 and 16,151.25 is: 24,226.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,524.84 : 59,287.25 = 16,151.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,524.84/59,287.25 = 16,151.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,524.84x = 59,287.25 × 16,151.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,524.84x = 957,563,236.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 957,563,236.94/39,524.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,226.88

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