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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,720.86, 59,580.51 and 16,027.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,720.86, 59,580.51 and 16,027.77 is: 24,041.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,720.86 : 59,580.51 = 16,027.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,720.86/59,580.51 = 16,027.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,720.86x = 59,580.51 × 16,027.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,720.86x = 954,942,964.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 954,942,964.24/39,720.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,041.35

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