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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,373.40, 59,060.10 and 16,016.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,373.40, 59,060.10 and 16,016.60 is: 24,024.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,373.40 : 59,060.10 = 16,016.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,373.40/59,060.10 = 16,016.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,373.40x = 59,060.10 × 16,016.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,373.40x = 945,941,997.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 945,941,997.66/39,373.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,024.90

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