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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,763.41, 59,672.50 and 16,389.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,763.41, 59,672.50 and 16,389.84 is: 24,596.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,763.41 : 59,672.50 = 16,389.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,763.41/59,672.50 = 16,389.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,763.41x = 59,672.50 × 16,389.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,763.41x = 978,022,910.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 978,022,910.20/39,763.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,596.05

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