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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,669, 59,501.08 and 16,294.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,669, 59,501.08 and 16,294.84 is: 24,441.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,669 : 59,501.08 = 16,294.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,669/59,501.08 = 16,294.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,669x = 59,501.08 × 16,294.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,669x = 969,560,578.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 969,560,578.43/39,669
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,441.27

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