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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,533.06, 59,307.80 and 16,159.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,533.06, 59,307.80 and 16,159.50 is: 24,242.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,533.06 : 59,307.80 = 16,159.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,533.06/59,307.80 = 16,159.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,533.06x = 59,307.80 × 16,159.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,533.06x = 958,384,313.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 958,384,313.30/39,533.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,242.60

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