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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,377.34, 59,066.01 and 16,005.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,377.34, 59,066.01 and 16,005.60 is: 24,008.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,377.34 : 59,066.01 = 16,005.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,377.34/59,066.01 = 16,005.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,377.34x = 59,066.01 × 16,005.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,377.34x = 945,386,929.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 945,386,929.66/39,377.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,008.40

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