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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,934.76, 59,909.42 and 16,563.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,934.76, 59,909.42 and 16,563.04 is: 24,847.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,934.76 : 59,909.42 = 16,563.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,934.76/59,909.42 = 16,563.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,934.76x = 59,909.42 × 16,563.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,934.76x = 992,282,119.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 992,282,119.84/39,934.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,847.58

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