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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,819.07, 59,755.74 and 16,445.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,819.07, 59,755.74 and 16,445.35 is: 24,679.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,819.07 : 59,755.74 = 16,445.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,819.07/59,755.74 = 16,445.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,819.07x = 59,755.74 × 16,445.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,819.07x = 982,704,058.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 982,704,058.81/39,819.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,679.23

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