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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,960.82, 59,967.96 and 16,587.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,960.82, 59,967.96 and 16,587.28 is: 24,892.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,960.82 : 59,967.96 = 16,587.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,960.82/59,967.96 = 16,587.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,960.82x = 59,967.96 × 16,587.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,960.82x = 994,705,343.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 994,705,343.55/39,960.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,892.02

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