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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,976.58, 59,964.78 and 16,293.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,976.58, 59,964.78 and 16,293.98 is: 24,440.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,976.58 : 59,964.78 = 16,293.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,976.58/59,964.78 = 16,293.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,976.58x = 59,964.78 × 16,293.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,976.58x = 977,064,926.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 977,064,926.02/39,976.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,440.93

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