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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,998.29, 59,997.08 and 16,300.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,998.29, 59,997.08 and 16,300.29 is: 24,450.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,998.29 : 59,997.08 = 16,300.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,998.29/59,997.08 = 16,300.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,998.29x = 59,997.08 × 16,300.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,998.29x = 977,969,685.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 977,969,685.56/39,998.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,450.29

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