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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,727.73, 59,578.34 and 16,029.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,727.73, 59,578.34 and 16,029.16 is: 24,038.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,727.73 : 59,578.34 = 16,029.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,727.73/59,578.34 = 16,029.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,727.73x = 59,578.34 × 16,029.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,727.73x = 954,990,515.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 954,990,515.30/39,727.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,038.38

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