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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,409.78, 59,063.35 and 16,008.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,409.78, 59,063.35 and 16,008.88 is: 23,992.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,409.78 : 59,063.35 = 16,008.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,409.78/59,063.35 = 16,008.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,409.78x = 59,063.35 × 16,008.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,409.78x = 945,538,082.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 945,538,082.55/39,409.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,992.47

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