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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,984.85, 59,998.04 and 16,309.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,984.85, 59,998.04 and 16,309.77 is: 24,473.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,984.85 : 59,998.04 = 16,309.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,984.85/59,998.04 = 16,309.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,984.85x = 59,998.04 × 16,309.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,984.85x = 978,554,232.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 978,554,232.85/39,984.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,473.13

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