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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,996.47, 59,942.77 and 16,276.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,996.47, 59,942.77 and 16,276.37 is: 24,393.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,996.47 : 59,942.77 = 16,276.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,996.47/59,942.77 = 16,276.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,996.47x = 59,942.77 × 16,276.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,996.47x = 975,650,362.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 975,650,362.94/39,996.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,393.41

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