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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,983.41, 59,942.71 and 16,627.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,983.41, 59,942.71 and 16,627.33 is: 24,927.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,983.41 : 59,942.71 = 16,627.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,983.41/59,942.71 = 16,627.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,983.41x = 59,942.71 × 16,627.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,983.41x = 996,687,220.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 996,687,220.26/39,983.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,927.52

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