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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,791.09, 59,686.28 and 16,098.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,791.09, 59,686.28 and 16,098.36 is: 24,147.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,791.09 : 59,686.28 = 16,098.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,791.09/59,686.28 = 16,098.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,791.09x = 59,686.28 × 16,098.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,791.09x = 960,851,222.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 960,851,222.50/39,791.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,147.40

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