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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,757.77, 59,643.86 and 16,371.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,757.77, 59,643.86 and 16,371.45 is: 24,560.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,757.77 : 59,643.86 = 16,371.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,757.77/59,643.86 = 16,371.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,757.77x = 59,643.86 × 16,371.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,757.77x = 976,456,389.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 976,456,389.94/39,757.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,560.14

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