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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,553.71, 59,330.46 and 16,180.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,553.71, 59,330.46 and 16,180.15 is: 24,270.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,553.71 : 59,330.46 = 16,180.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,553.71/59,330.46 = 16,180.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,553.71x = 59,330.46 × 16,180.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,553.71x = 959,975,742.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 959,975,742.37/39,553.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,270.18

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