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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,552.71, 59,328.96 and 16,179.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,552.71, 59,328.96 and 16,179.15 is: 24,268.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,552.71 : 59,328.96 = 16,179.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,552.71/59,328.96 = 16,179.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,552.71x = 59,328.96 × 16,179.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,552.71x = 959,892,143.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 959,892,143.18/39,552.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,268.69

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