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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,975.58, 59,963.28 and 16,292.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,975.58, 59,963.28 and 16,292.98 is: 24,439.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,975.58 : 59,963.28 = 16,292.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,975.58/59,963.28 = 16,292.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,975.58x = 59,963.28 × 16,292.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,975.58x = 976,980,521.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 976,980,521.77/39,975.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,439.43

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