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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,774.80, 59,683.80 and 16,403.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,774.80, 59,683.80 and 16,403.60 is: 24,614.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,774.80 : 59,683.80 = 16,403.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,774.80/59,683.80 = 16,403.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,774.80x = 59,683.80 × 16,403.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,774.80x = 979,029,181.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 979,029,181.68/39,774.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,614.31

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