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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,536.60, 59,326.79 and 16,179.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,536.60, 59,326.79 and 16,179.44 is: 24,278.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,536.60 : 59,326.79 = 16,179.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,536.60/59,326.79 = 16,179.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,536.60x = 59,326.79 × 16,179.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,536.60x = 959,873,861.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 959,873,861.67/39,536.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,278.11

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