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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,721.76, 59,569.41 and 16,023.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,721.76, 59,569.41 and 16,023.19 is: 24,029.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,721.76 : 59,569.41 = 16,023.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,721.76/59,569.41 = 16,023.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,721.76x = 59,569.41 × 16,023.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,721.76x = 954,491,974.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 954,491,974.62/39,721.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,029.45

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