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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,789.23, 59,676.48 and 16,095.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,789.23, 59,676.48 and 16,095.51 is: 24,140.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,789.23 : 59,676.48 = 16,095.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,789.23/59,676.48 = 16,095.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,789.23x = 59,676.48 × 16,095.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,789.23x = 960,523,380.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 960,523,380.60/39,789.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,140.29

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