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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,865.68, 59,805.89 and 16,493.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,865.68, 59,805.89 and 16,493.94 is: 24,743.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,865.68 : 59,805.89 = 16,493.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,865.68/59,805.89 = 16,493.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,865.68x = 59,805.89 × 16,493.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,865.68x = 986,434,761.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 986,434,761.31/39,865.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,743.96

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