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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,777.09, 59,672.55 and 16,083.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,777.09, 59,672.55 and 16,083.68 is: 24,128.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,777.09 : 59,672.55 = 16,083.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,777.09/59,672.55 = 16,083.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,777.09x = 59,672.55 × 16,083.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,777.09x = 959,754,198.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 959,754,198.98/39,777.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,128.32

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