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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,673.30, 59,509.89 and 16,283.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,673.30, 59,509.89 and 16,283.26 is: 24,424.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,673.30 : 59,509.89 = 16,283.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,673.30/59,509.89 = 16,283.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,673.30x = 59,509.89 × 16,283.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,673.30x = 969,015,011.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 969,015,011.44/39,673.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,424.87

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