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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,933.32, 59,840.79 and 16,212

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,933.32, 59,840.79 and 16,212 is: 24,293.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,933.32 : 59,840.79 = 16,212 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,933.32/59,840.79 = 16,212/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,933.32x = 59,840.79 × 16,212
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,933.32x = 970,138,887.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 970,138,887.48/39,933.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,293.97

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