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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,661.92, 59,491.26 and 16,287.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,661.92, 59,491.26 and 16,287.75 is: 24,430.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,661.92 : 59,491.26 = 16,287.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,661.92/59,491.26 = 16,287.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,661.92x = 59,491.26 × 16,287.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,661.92x = 968,978,770.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 968,978,770.07/39,661.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,430.96

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