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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,977.62, 59,944.42 and 16,279.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,977.62, 59,944.42 and 16,279.12 is: 24,409.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,977.62 : 59,944.42 = 16,279.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,977.62/59,944.42 = 16,279.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,977.62x = 59,944.42 × 16,279.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,977.62x = 975,842,406.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 975,842,406.51/39,977.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,409.72

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