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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,769.02, 59,660.73 and 16,382.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,769.02, 59,660.73 and 16,382.70 is: 24,577.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,769.02 : 59,660.73 = 16,382.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,769.02/59,660.73 = 16,382.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,769.02x = 59,660.73 × 16,382.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,769.02x = 977,403,841.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 977,403,841.37/39,769.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,577.02

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