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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,544.58, 59,338.74 and 16,187.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,544.58, 59,338.74 and 16,187.42 is: 24,290.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,544.58 : 59,338.74 = 16,187.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,544.58/59,338.74 = 16,187.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,544.58x = 59,338.74 × 16,187.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,544.58x = 960,541,106.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 960,541,106.65/39,544.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,290.08

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