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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,538.10, 59,329.04 and 16,180.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,538.10, 59,329.04 and 16,180.94 is: 24,280.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,538.10 : 59,329.04 = 16,180.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,538.10/59,329.04 = 16,180.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,538.10x = 59,329.04 × 16,180.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,538.10x = 959,999,258.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 959,999,258.95/39,538.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,280.36

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