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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,488.97, 59,249.66 and 16,117.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,488.97, 59,249.66 and 16,117.77 is: 24,183.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,488.97 : 59,249.66 = 16,117.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,488.97/59,249.66 = 16,117.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,488.97x = 59,249.66 × 16,117.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,488.97x = 954,972,311.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 954,972,311.87/39,488.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,183.27

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