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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,965.76, 59,955.93 and 16,594.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,965.76, 59,955.93 and 16,594.02 is: 24,894.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,965.76 : 59,955.93 = 16,594.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,965.76/59,955.93 = 16,594.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,965.76x = 59,955.93 × 16,594.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,965.76x = 994,909,901.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 994,909,901.54/39,965.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,894.06

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