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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,982.68, 59,994.78 and 16,307.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,982.68, 59,994.78 and 16,307.60 is: 24,469.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,982.68 : 59,994.78 = 16,307.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,982.68/59,994.78 = 16,307.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,982.68x = 59,994.78 × 16,307.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,982.68x = 978,370,513.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 978,370,513.20/39,982.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,469.86

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