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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,872.03, 59,810.19 and 16,176.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,872.03, 59,810.19 and 16,176.02 is: 24,264.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,872.03 : 59,810.19 = 16,176.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,872.03/59,810.19 = 16,176.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,872.03x = 59,810.19 × 16,176.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,872.03x = 967,490,530.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 967,490,530.59/39,872.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,264.90

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