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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,568.68, 59,331.42 and 16,175.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,568.68, 59,331.42 and 16,175.88 is: 24,254.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,568.68 : 59,331.42 = 16,175.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,568.68/59,331.42 = 16,175.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,568.68x = 59,331.42 × 16,175.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,568.68x = 959,737,930.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 959,737,930.15/39,568.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,254.99

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