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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,925.78, 59,887.77 and 16,233.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,925.78, 59,887.77 and 16,233.28 is: 24,349.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,925.78 : 59,887.77 = 16,233.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,925.78/59,887.77 = 16,233.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,925.78x = 59,887.77 × 16,233.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,925.78x = 972,174,938.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 972,174,938.99/39,925.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,349.55

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