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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,363.95, 59,068.80 and 16,566.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,363.95, 59,068.80 and 16,566.12 is: 24,858.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,363.95 : 59,068.80 = 16,566.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,363.95/59,068.80 = 16,566.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,363.95x = 59,068.80 × 16,566.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,363.95x = 978,540,829.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 978,540,829.06/39,363.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,858.81

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