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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,870.59, 59,813.19 and 16,498.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,870.59, 59,813.19 and 16,498.85 is: 24,751.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,870.59 : 59,813.19 = 16,498.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,870.59/59,813.19 = 16,498.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,870.59x = 59,813.19 × 16,498.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,870.59x = 986,848,550.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 986,848,550.77/39,870.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,751.29

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