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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,932.70, 59,897.73 and 16,233.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,932.70, 59,897.73 and 16,233.21 is: 24,349.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,932.70 : 59,897.73 = 16,233.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,932.70/59,897.73 = 16,233.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,932.70x = 59,897.73 × 16,233.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,932.70x = 972,332,399.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 972,332,399.18/39,932.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,349.28

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