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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,729.80, 59,581.34 and 16,031.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,729.80, 59,581.34 and 16,031.22 is: 24,041.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,729.80 : 59,581.34 = 16,031.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,729.80/59,581.34 = 16,031.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,729.80x = 59,581.34 × 16,031.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,729.80x = 955,161,569.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 955,161,569.43/39,729.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,041.44

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