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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,736.59, 59,604.93 and 16,346.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,736.59, 59,604.93 and 16,346.67 is: 24,520.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,736.59 : 59,604.93 = 16,346.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,736.59/59,604.93 = 16,346.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,736.59x = 59,604.93 × 16,346.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,736.59x = 974,342,121.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 974,342,121.08/39,736.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,520.02

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