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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,802.20, 59,732.10 and 16,445.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,802.20, 59,732.10 and 16,445.40 is: 24,680.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,802.20 : 59,732.10 = 16,445.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,802.20/59,732.10 = 16,445.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,802.20x = 59,732.10 × 16,445.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,802.20x = 982,318,277.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 982,318,277.34/39,802.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,680.00

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