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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,530.20, 59,294.97 and 16,140.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,530.20, 59,294.97 and 16,140.23 is: 24,210.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,530.20 : 59,294.97 = 16,140.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,530.20/59,294.97 = 16,140.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,530.20x = 59,294.97 × 16,140.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,530.20x = 957,034,453.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 957,034,453.64/39,530.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,210.21

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