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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,376.63, 59,062.47 and 16,002.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,376.63, 59,062.47 and 16,002.46 is: 24,002.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,376.63 : 59,062.47 = 16,002.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,376.63/59,062.47 = 16,002.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,376.63x = 59,062.47 × 16,002.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,376.63x = 945,144,813.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 945,144,813.68/39,376.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,002.68

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