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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,675.42, 59,511.51 and 16,301.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,675.42, 59,511.51 and 16,301.25 is: 24,451.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,675.42 : 59,511.51 = 16,301.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,675.42/59,511.51 = 16,301.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,675.42x = 59,511.51 × 16,301.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,675.42x = 970,112,002.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 970,112,002.39/39,675.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,451.21

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