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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,977.66, 59,954.33 and 16,598.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,977.66, 59,954.33 and 16,598.63 is: 24,892.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,977.66 : 59,954.33 = 16,598.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,977.66/59,954.33 = 16,598.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,977.66x = 59,954.33 × 16,598.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,977.66x = 995,159,357.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 995,159,357.80/39,977.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,892.89

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