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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,709.80, 59,543.10 and 16,338.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,709.80, 59,543.10 and 16,338.60 is: 24,499.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,709.80 : 59,543.10 = 16,338.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,709.80/59,543.10 = 16,338.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,709.80x = 59,543.10 × 16,338.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,709.80x = 972,850,893.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 972,850,893.66/39,709.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,499.01

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