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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,813.03, 59,741.55 and 16,434

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,813.03, 59,741.55 and 16,434 is: 24,660.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,813.03 : 59,741.55 = 16,434 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,813.03/59,741.55 = 16,434/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,813.03x = 59,741.55 × 16,434
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,813.03x = 981,792,632.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 981,792,632.70/39,813.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,660.08

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