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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,362.40, 59,043.60 and 16,005.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,362.40, 59,043.60 and 16,005.60 is: 24,008.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,362.40 : 59,043.60 = 16,005.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,362.40/59,043.60 = 16,005.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,362.40x = 59,043.60 × 16,005.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,362.40x = 945,028,244.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 945,028,244.16/39,362.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,008.40

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