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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,741.63, 59,639.78 and 16,368.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,741.63, 59,639.78 and 16,368.06 is: 24,563.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,741.63 : 59,639.78 = 16,368.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,741.63/59,639.78 = 16,368.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,741.63x = 59,639.78 × 16,368.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,741.63x = 976,187,497.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 976,187,497.43/39,741.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,563.35

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