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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,755.34, 59,660.28 and 16,381.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,755.34, 59,660.28 and 16,381.62 is: 24,583.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,755.34 : 59,660.28 = 16,381.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,755.34/59,660.28 = 16,381.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,755.34x = 59,660.28 × 16,381.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,755.34x = 977,332,036.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 977,332,036.05/39,755.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,583.67

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