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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,764.52, 59,607.90 and 16,407.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,764.52, 59,607.90 and 16,407.72 is: 24,595.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,764.52 : 59,607.90 = 16,407.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,764.52/59,607.90 = 16,407.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,764.52x = 59,607.90 × 16,407.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,764.52x = 978,029,732.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 978,029,732.99/39,764.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,595.54

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