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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,754.40, 59,579.76 and 16,354.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,754.40, 59,579.76 and 16,354.40 is: 24,510.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,754.40 : 59,579.76 = 16,354.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,754.40/59,579.76 = 16,354.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,754.40x = 59,579.76 × 16,354.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,754.40x = 974,391,226.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 974,391,226.94/39,754.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,510.27

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