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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,670.26, 59,466.51 and 16,309.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,670.26, 59,466.51 and 16,309.86 is: 24,448.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,670.26 : 59,466.51 = 16,309.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,670.26/59,466.51 = 16,309.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,670.26x = 59,466.51 × 16,309.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,670.26x = 969,890,452.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 969,890,452.79/39,670.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,448.81

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