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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,720.76, 59,567.91 and 16,022.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,720.76, 59,567.91 and 16,022.19 is: 24,027.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,720.76 : 59,567.91 = 16,022.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,720.76/59,567.91 = 16,022.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,720.76x = 59,567.91 × 16,022.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,720.76x = 954,408,371.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 954,408,371.92/39,720.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,027.95

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