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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,666.92, 59,498.76 and 16,292.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,666.92, 59,498.76 and 16,292.76 is: 24,438.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,666.92 : 59,498.76 = 16,292.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,666.92/59,498.76 = 16,292.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,666.92x = 59,498.76 × 16,292.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,666.92x = 969,399,016.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 969,399,016.98/39,666.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,438.47

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