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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,535.71, 59,303.22 and 16,145.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,535.71, 59,303.22 and 16,145.73 is: 24,218.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,535.71 : 59,303.22 = 16,145.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,535.71/59,303.22 = 16,145.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,535.71x = 59,303.22 × 16,145.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,535.71x = 957,493,778.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 957,493,778.25/39,535.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,218.45

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