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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,663.84, 59,473.89 and 16,262.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,663.84, 59,473.89 and 16,262.94 is: 24,385.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,663.84 : 59,473.89 = 16,262.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,663.84/59,473.89 = 16,262.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,663.84x = 59,473.89 × 16,262.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,663.84x = 967,220,304.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 967,220,304.64/39,663.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,385.44

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