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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,674.30, 59,511.39 and 16,284.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,674.30, 59,511.39 and 16,284.26 is: 24,426.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,674.30 : 59,511.39 = 16,284.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,674.30/59,511.39 = 16,284.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,674.30x = 59,511.39 × 16,284.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,674.30x = 969,098,947.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 969,098,947.72/39,674.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,426.37

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