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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,786, 59,635.28 and 16,399.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,786, 59,635.28 and 16,399.68 is: 24,581.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,786 : 59,635.28 = 16,399.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,786/59,635.28 = 16,399.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,786x = 59,635.28 × 16,399.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,786x = 977,999,508.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 977,999,508.71/39,786
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,581.50

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