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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,379.72, 59,074.44 and 16,003.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,379.72, 59,074.44 and 16,003.12 is: 24,006.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,379.72 : 59,074.44 = 16,003.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,379.72/59,074.44 = 16,003.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,379.72x = 59,074.44 × 16,003.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,379.72x = 945,375,352.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 945,375,352.25/39,379.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,006.66

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