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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,759.68, 59,652.48 and 16,431.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,759.68, 59,652.48 and 16,431.68 is: 24,652.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,759.68 : 59,652.48 = 16,431.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,759.68/59,652.48 = 16,431.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,759.68x = 59,652.48 × 16,431.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,759.68x = 980,190,462.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 980,190,462.57/39,759.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,652.88

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