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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,525, 59,287.56 and 16,151.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,525, 59,287.56 and 16,151.40 is: 24,227.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,525 : 59,287.56 = 16,151.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,525/59,287.56 = 16,151.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,525x = 59,287.56 × 16,151.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,525x = 957,577,096.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 957,577,096.58/39,525
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,227.12

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