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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,976.97, 59,952.69 and 16,284.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,976.97, 59,952.69 and 16,284.47 is: 24,421.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,976.97 : 59,952.69 = 16,284.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,976.97/59,952.69 = 16,284.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,976.97x = 59,952.69 × 16,284.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,976.97x = 976,297,481.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 976,297,481.96/39,976.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,421.50

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