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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,014.73, 58,554.90 and 16,844.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,014.73, 58,554.90 and 16,844.76 is: 25,281.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,014.73 : 58,554.90 = 16,844.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,014.73/58,554.90 = 16,844.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,014.73x = 58,554.90 × 16,844.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,014.73x = 986,343,237.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 986,343,237.32/39,014.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,281.30

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