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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,967.46, 59,977.92 and 16,593.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,967.46, 59,977.92 and 16,593.86 is: 24,901.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,967.46 : 59,977.92 = 16,593.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,967.46/59,977.92 = 16,593.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,967.46x = 59,977.92 × 16,593.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,967.46x = 995,265,207.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 995,265,207.57/39,967.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,901.89

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