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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,769.38, 59,654.07 and 16,395.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,769.38, 59,654.07 and 16,395.21 is: 24,592.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,769.38 : 59,654.07 = 16,395.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,769.38/59,654.07 = 16,395.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,769.38x = 59,654.07 × 16,395.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,769.38x = 978,041,005.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 978,041,005.00/39,769.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,592.82

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