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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,999.11, 59,946.71 and 16,278.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,999.11, 59,946.71 and 16,278.99 is: 24,397.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,999.11 : 59,946.71 = 16,278.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,999.11/59,946.71 = 16,278.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,999.11x = 59,946.71 × 16,278.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,999.11x = 975,871,811.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 975,871,811.23/39,999.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,397.34

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