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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,570.08, 59,354.94 and 16,196.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,570.08, 59,354.94 and 16,196.52 is: 24,294.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,570.08 : 59,354.94 = 16,196.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,570.08/59,354.94 = 16,196.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,570.08x = 59,354.94 × 16,196.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,570.08x = 961,343,472.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 961,343,472.81/39,570.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,294.71

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