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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,974.76, 59,969.43 and 16,603.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,974.76, 59,969.43 and 16,603.02 is: 24,907.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,974.76 : 59,969.43 = 16,603.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,974.76/59,969.43 = 16,603.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,974.76x = 59,969.43 × 16,603.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,974.76x = 995,673,645.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 995,673,645.68/39,974.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,907.56

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