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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,679.42, 59,517.51 and 16,305.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,679.42, 59,517.51 and 16,305.25 is: 24,457.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,679.42 : 59,517.51 = 16,305.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,679.42/59,517.51 = 16,305.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,679.42x = 59,517.51 × 16,305.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,679.42x = 970,447,879.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 970,447,879.93/39,679.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,457.21

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