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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,825.46, 59,738.19 and 16,452.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,825.46, 59,738.19 and 16,452.51 is: 24,678.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,825.46 : 59,738.19 = 16,452.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,825.46/59,738.19 = 16,452.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,825.46x = 59,738.19 × 16,452.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,825.46x = 982,842,882.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 982,842,882.64/39,825.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,678.76

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