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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,412.92, 59,068.04 and 16,012

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,412.92, 59,068.04 and 16,012 is: 23,997.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,412.92 : 59,068.04 = 16,012 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,412.92/59,068.04 = 16,012/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,412.92x = 59,068.04 × 16,012
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,412.92x = 945,797,456.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 945,797,456.48/39,412.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,997.14

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