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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,997.40, 59,993.66 and 16,624.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,997.40, 59,993.66 and 16,624.04 is: 24,935.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,997.40 : 59,993.66 = 16,624.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,997.40/59,993.66 = 16,624.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,997.40x = 59,993.66 × 16,624.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,997.40x = 997,336,745.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 997,336,745.18/39,997.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,935.04

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