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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,676.77, 59,476.28 and 16,319.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,676.77, 59,476.28 and 16,319.61 is: 24,463.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,676.77 : 59,476.28 = 16,319.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,676.77/59,476.28 = 16,319.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,676.77x = 59,476.28 × 16,319.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,676.77x = 970,629,612.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 970,629,612.25/39,676.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,463.42

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