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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,842.88, 59,754.60 and 16,476

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,842.88, 59,754.60 and 16,476 is: 24,709.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,842.88 : 59,754.60 = 16,476 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,842.88/59,754.60 = 16,476/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,842.88x = 59,754.60 × 16,476
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,842.88x = 984,516,789.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 984,516,789.60/39,842.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,709.98

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