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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,976.08, 59,964.03 and 16,293.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,976.08, 59,964.03 and 16,293.48 is: 24,440.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,976.08 : 59,964.03 = 16,293.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,976.08/59,964.03 = 16,293.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,976.08x = 59,964.03 × 16,293.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,976.08x = 977,022,723.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 977,022,723.52/39,976.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,440.18

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