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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,408.96, 59,091.36 and 16,008

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,408.96, 59,091.36 and 16,008 is: 24,003.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,408.96 : 59,091.36 = 16,008 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,408.96/59,091.36 = 16,008/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,408.96x = 59,091.36 × 16,008
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,408.96x = 945,934,490.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 945,934,490.88/39,408.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,003.03

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