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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,996.36, 59,993.82 and 16,286.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,996.36, 59,993.82 and 16,286.68 is: 24,429.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,996.36 : 59,993.82 = 16,286.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,996.36/59,993.82 = 16,286.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,996.36x = 59,993.82 × 16,286.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,996.36x = 977,100,148.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 977,100,148.32/39,996.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,429.73

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