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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,007.81, 58,458.68 and 16,499.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,007.81, 58,458.68 and 16,499.77 is: 24,727.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,007.81 : 58,458.68 = 16,499.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,007.81/58,458.68 = 16,499.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,007.81x = 58,458.68 × 16,499.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,007.81x = 964,554,399.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 964,554,399.71/39,007.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,727.22

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