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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,525.21, 59,287.82 and 16,151.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,525.21, 59,287.82 and 16,151.63 is: 24,227.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,525.21 : 59,287.82 = 16,151.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,525.21/59,287.82 = 16,151.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,525.21x = 59,287.82 × 16,151.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,525.21x = 957,594,554.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 957,594,554.95/39,525.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,227.44

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