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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,664.89, 59,555.66 and 16,336.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,664.89, 59,555.66 and 16,336.89 is: 24,529.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,664.89 : 59,555.66 = 16,336.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,664.89/59,555.66 = 16,336.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,664.89x = 59,555.66 × 16,336.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,664.89x = 972,954,184.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 972,954,184.61/39,664.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,529.36

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