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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,525.09, 59,287.63 and 16,151.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,525.09, 59,287.63 and 16,151.50 is: 24,227.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,525.09 : 59,287.63 = 16,151.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,525.09/59,287.63 = 16,151.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,525.09x = 59,287.63 × 16,151.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,525.09x = 957,584,155.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 957,584,155.95/39,525.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,227.25

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