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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,789.54, 59,684.85 and 16,108.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,789.54, 59,684.85 and 16,108.38 is: 24,162.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,789.54 : 59,684.85 = 16,108.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,789.54/59,684.85 = 16,108.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,789.54x = 59,684.85 × 16,108.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,789.54x = 961,426,244.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 961,426,244.04/39,789.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,162.79

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