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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,982.16, 59,940.83 and 16,626.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,982.16, 59,940.83 and 16,626.08 is: 24,925.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,982.16 : 59,940.83 = 16,626.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,982.16/59,940.83 = 16,626.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,982.16x = 59,940.83 × 16,626.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,982.16x = 996,580,652.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 996,580,652.01/39,982.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,925.64

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