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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,480.96, 59,199.36 and 16,080

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,480.96, 59,199.36 and 16,080 is: 24,111.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,480.96 : 59,199.36 = 16,080 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,480.96/59,199.36 = 16,080/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,480.96x = 59,199.36 × 16,080
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,480.96x = 951,925,708.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 951,925,708.80/39,480.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,111.01

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