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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,669.48, 59,507.46 and 16,296.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,669.48, 59,507.46 and 16,296.12 is: 24,445.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,669.48 : 59,507.46 = 16,296.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,669.48/59,507.46 = 16,296.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,669.48x = 59,507.46 × 16,296.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,669.48x = 969,740,709.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 969,740,709.06/39,669.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,445.51

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