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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,563.08, 59,344.44 and 16,189.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,563.08, 59,344.44 and 16,189.52 is: 24,284.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,563.08 : 59,344.44 = 16,189.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,563.08/59,344.44 = 16,189.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,563.08x = 59,344.44 × 16,189.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,563.08x = 960,757,998.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 960,757,998.27/39,563.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,284.21

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