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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,867.21, 59,808.15 and 16,495.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,867.21, 59,808.15 and 16,495.47 is: 24,746.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,867.21 : 59,808.15 = 16,495.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,867.21/59,808.15 = 16,495.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,867.21x = 59,808.15 × 16,495.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,867.21x = 986,563,544.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 986,563,544.08/39,867.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,746.24

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