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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,985.27, 59,977.58 and 16,287.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,985.27, 59,977.58 and 16,287.23 is: 24,430.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,985.27 : 59,977.58 = 16,287.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,985.27/59,977.58 = 16,287.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,985.27x = 59,977.58 × 16,287.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,985.27x = 976,868,708.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 976,868,708.81/39,985.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,430.72

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