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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,984.72, 59,977.26 and 16,611.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,984.72, 59,977.26 and 16,611.18 is: 24,916.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,984.72 : 59,977.26 = 16,611.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,984.72/59,977.26 = 16,611.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,984.72x = 59,977.26 × 16,611.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,984.72x = 996,293,061.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 996,293,061.77/39,984.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,916.84

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