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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,162.17, 58,764.52 and 16,669.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,162.17, 58,764.52 and 16,669.17 is: 25,012.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,162.17 : 58,764.52 = 16,669.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,162.17/58,764.52 = 16,669.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,162.17x = 58,764.52 × 16,669.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,162.17x = 979,555,952.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 979,555,952.54/39,162.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,012.81

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