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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,664.84, 59,475.39 and 16,263.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,664.84, 59,475.39 and 16,263.94 is: 24,386.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,664.84 : 59,475.39 = 16,263.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,664.84/59,475.39 = 16,263.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,664.84x = 59,475.39 × 16,263.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,664.84x = 967,304,174.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 967,304,174.44/39,664.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,386.94

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