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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,588.20, 59,331.90 and 16,188.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,588.20, 59,331.90 and 16,188.20 is: 24,261.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,588.20 : 59,331.90 = 16,188.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,588.20/59,331.90 = 16,188.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,588.20x = 59,331.90 × 16,188.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,588.20x = 960,476,663.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 960,476,663.58/39,588.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,261.69

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