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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,654.72, 59,477.76 and 16,281.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,654.72, 59,477.76 and 16,281.23 is: 24,420.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,654.72 : 59,477.76 = 16,281.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,654.72/59,477.76 = 16,281.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,654.72x = 59,477.76 × 16,281.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,654.72x = 968,370,793.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 968,370,793.06/39,654.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,420.06

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