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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,541.67, 59,312.73 and 16,168.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,541.67, 59,312.73 and 16,168.11 is: 24,252.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,541.67 : 59,312.73 = 16,168.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,541.67/59,312.73 = 16,168.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,541.67x = 59,312.73 × 16,168.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,541.67x = 958,974,743.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 958,974,743.04/39,541.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,252.26

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