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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,659.76, 59,489.68 and 16,269.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,659.76, 59,489.68 and 16,269.80 is: 24,404.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,659.76 : 59,489.68 = 16,269.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,659.76/59,489.68 = 16,269.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,659.76x = 59,489.68 × 16,269.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,659.76x = 967,885,195.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 967,885,195.66/39,659.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,404.72

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