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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,026, 58,528.76 and 16,834.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,026, 58,528.76 and 16,834.44 is: 25,247.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,026 : 58,528.76 = 16,834.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,026/58,528.76 = 16,834.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,026x = 58,528.76 × 16,834.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,026x = 985,298,898.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 985,298,898.49/39,026
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,247.24

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