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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,665.84, 59,476.88 and 16,264.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,665.84, 59,476.88 and 16,264.94 is: 24,388.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,665.84 : 59,476.88 = 16,264.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,665.84/59,476.88 = 16,264.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,665.84x = 59,476.88 × 16,264.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,665.84x = 967,387,884.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 967,387,884.59/39,665.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,388.44

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