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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,702.80, 59,531.52 and 16,310

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,702.80, 59,531.52 and 16,310 is: 24,455.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,702.80 : 59,531.52 = 16,310 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,702.80/59,531.52 = 16,310/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,702.80x = 59,531.52 × 16,310
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,702.80x = 970,959,091.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 970,959,091.20/39,702.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,455.68

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