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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,950.13, 59,948.08 and 16,253.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,950.13, 59,948.08 and 16,253.30 is: 24,389.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,950.13 : 59,948.08 = 16,253.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,950.13/59,948.08 = 16,253.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,950.13x = 59,948.08 × 16,253.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,950.13x = 974,354,128.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 974,354,128.66/39,950.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,389.26

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