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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,427.14, 59,088.86 and 16,040.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,427.14, 59,088.86 and 16,040.82 is: 24,040.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,427.14 : 59,088.86 = 16,040.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,427.14/59,088.86 = 16,040.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,427.14x = 59,088.86 × 16,040.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,427.14x = 947,833,767.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 947,833,767.27/39,427.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,040.13

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