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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,771.38, 59,657.07 and 16,397.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,771.38, 59,657.07 and 16,397.21 is: 24,595.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,771.38 : 59,657.07 = 16,397.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,771.38/59,657.07 = 16,397.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,771.38x = 59,657.07 × 16,397.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,771.38x = 978,209,504.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 978,209,504.77/39,771.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,595.82

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