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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,924.78, 59,886.27 and 16,232.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,924.78, 59,886.27 and 16,232.28 is: 24,348.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,924.78 : 59,886.27 = 16,232.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,924.78/59,886.27 = 16,232.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,924.78x = 59,886.27 × 16,232.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,924.78x = 972,090,702.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 972,090,702.80/39,924.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,348.05

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