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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,436.63, 59,156.03 and 16,063.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,436.63, 59,156.03 and 16,063.27 is: 24,095.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,436.63 : 59,156.03 = 16,063.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,436.63/59,156.03 = 16,063.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,436.63x = 59,156.03 × 16,063.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,436.63x = 950,239,282.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 950,239,282.02/39,436.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,095.35

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