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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,977.34, 59,986.84 and 16,302.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,977.34, 59,986.84 and 16,302.37 is: 24,462.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,977.34 : 59,986.84 = 16,302.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,977.34/59,986.84 = 16,302.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,977.34x = 59,986.84 × 16,302.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,977.34x = 977,927,660.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 977,927,660.81/39,977.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,462.05

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