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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,019.70, 59,977.62 and 16,299.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,019.70, 59,977.62 and 16,299.66 is: 24,428.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,019.70 : 59,977.62 = 16,299.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,019.70/59,977.62 = 16,299.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,019.70x = 59,977.62 × 16,299.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,019.70x = 977,614,813.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 977,614,813.61/40,019.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,428.34

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