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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,962.56, 59,970.60 and 16,589

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,962.56, 59,970.60 and 16,589 is: 24,894.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,962.56 : 59,970.60 = 16,589 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,962.56/59,970.60 = 16,589/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,962.56x = 59,970.60 × 16,589
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,962.56x = 994,852,283.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 994,852,283.40/39,962.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,894.61

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