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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,656.52, 59,439.42 and 16,254

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,656.52, 59,439.42 and 16,254 is: 24,362.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,656.52 : 59,439.42 = 16,254 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,656.52/59,439.42 = 16,254/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,656.52x = 59,439.42 × 16,254
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,656.52x = 966,128,332.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 966,128,332.68/39,656.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,362.41

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