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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,982.41, 59,941.21 and 16,626.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,982.41, 59,941.21 and 16,626.33 is: 24,926.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,982.41 : 59,941.21 = 16,626.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,982.41/59,941.21 = 16,626.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,982.41x = 59,941.21 × 16,626.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,982.41x = 996,602,338.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 996,602,338.06/39,982.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,926.02

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