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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,966.46, 59,976.42 and 16,592.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,966.46, 59,976.42 and 16,592.86 is: 24,900.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,966.46 : 59,976.42 = 16,592.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,966.46/59,976.42 = 16,592.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,966.46x = 59,976.42 × 16,592.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,966.46x = 995,180,340.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 995,180,340.36/39,966.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,900.39

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