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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,948.63, 59,945.83 and 16,251.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,948.63, 59,945.83 and 16,251.80 is: 24,387.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,948.63 : 59,945.83 = 16,251.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,948.63/59,945.83 = 16,251.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,948.63x = 59,945.83 × 16,251.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,948.63x = 974,227,455.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 974,227,455.83/39,948.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,387.01

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