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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,758.34, 59,644.80 and 16,372.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,758.34, 59,644.80 and 16,372.02 is: 24,561.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,758.34 : 59,644.80 = 16,372.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,758.34/59,644.80 = 16,372.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,758.34x = 59,644.80 × 16,372.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,758.34x = 976,505,858.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 976,505,858.50/39,758.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,561.03

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