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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,658.48, 59,490.96 and 16,285.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,658.48, 59,490.96 and 16,285.12 is: 24,429.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,658.48 : 59,490.96 = 16,285.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,658.48/59,490.96 = 16,285.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,658.48x = 59,490.96 × 16,285.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,658.48x = 968,817,422.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 968,817,422.52/39,658.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,429.01

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