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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,940.83, 59,852.03 and 16,219.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,940.83, 59,852.03 and 16,219.53 is: 24,305.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,940.83 : 59,852.03 = 16,219.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,940.83/59,852.03 = 16,219.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,940.83x = 59,852.03 × 16,219.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,940.83x = 970,771,715.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 970,771,715.05/39,940.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,305.25

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