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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,555.03, 59,332.83 and 16,181.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,555.03, 59,332.83 and 16,181.46 is: 24,272.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,555.03 : 59,332.83 = 16,181.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,555.03/59,332.83 = 16,181.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,555.03x = 59,332.83 × 16,181.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,555.03x = 960,091,815.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 960,091,815.33/39,555.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,272.31

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