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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,377.64, 59,063.96 and 16,003.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,377.64, 59,063.96 and 16,003.46 is: 24,004.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,377.64 : 59,063.96 = 16,003.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,377.64/59,063.96 = 16,003.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,377.64x = 59,063.96 × 16,003.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,377.64x = 945,227,721.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 945,227,721.30/39,377.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,004.17

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