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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,749.52, 59,631.48 and 16,363.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,749.52, 59,631.48 and 16,363.20 is: 24,547.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,749.52 : 59,631.48 = 16,363.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,749.52/59,631.48 = 16,363.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,749.52x = 59,631.48 × 16,363.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,749.52x = 975,761,833.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 975,761,833.54/39,749.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,547.76

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