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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,560.58, 59,340.87 and 16,177.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,560.58, 59,340.87 and 16,177.50 is: 24,266.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,560.58 : 59,340.87 = 16,177.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,560.58/59,340.87 = 16,177.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,560.58x = 59,340.87 × 16,177.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,560.58x = 959,986,924.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 959,986,924.43/39,560.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,266.25

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