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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,568.08, 59,352.12 and 16,185

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,568.08, 59,352.12 and 16,185 is: 24,277.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,568.08 : 59,352.12 = 16,185 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,568.08/59,352.12 = 16,185/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,568.08x = 59,352.12 × 16,185
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,568.08x = 960,614,062.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 960,614,062.20/39,568.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,277.50

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