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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,953.81, 59,957.46 and 16,580.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,953.81, 59,957.46 and 16,580.27 is: 24,881.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,953.81 : 59,957.46 = 16,580.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,953.81/59,957.46 = 16,580.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,953.81x = 59,957.46 × 16,580.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,953.81x = 994,110,575.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 994,110,575.53/39,953.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,881.50

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