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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,975.08, 59,962.53 and 16,292.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,975.08, 59,962.53 and 16,292.48 is: 24,438.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,975.08 : 59,962.53 = 16,292.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,975.08/59,962.53 = 16,292.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,975.08x = 59,962.53 × 16,292.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,975.08x = 976,938,320.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 976,938,320.77/39,975.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,438.68

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