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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,869.63, 59,804.44 and 16,496.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,869.63, 59,804.44 and 16,496.67 is: 24,745.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,869.63 : 59,804.44 = 16,496.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,869.63/59,804.44 = 16,496.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,869.63x = 59,804.44 × 16,496.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,869.63x = 986,574,069.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 986,574,069.97/39,869.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,745.01

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