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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,548.67, 59,323.22 and 16,175.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,548.67, 59,323.22 and 16,175.11 is: 24,262.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,548.67 : 59,323.22 = 16,175.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,548.67/59,323.22 = 16,175.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,548.67x = 59,323.22 × 16,175.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,548.67x = 959,559,551.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 959,559,551.76/39,548.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,262.75

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