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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,755.79, 59,645.31 and 16,051.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,755.79, 59,645.31 and 16,051.14 is: 24,081.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,755.79 : 59,645.31 = 16,051.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,755.79/59,645.31 = 16,051.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,755.79x = 59,645.31 × 16,051.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,755.79x = 957,375,221.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 957,375,221.15/39,755.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,081.40

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