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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,035.16, 58,469.76 and 17,992.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,035.16, 58,469.76 and 17,992.44 is: 26,950.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,035.16 : 58,469.76 = 17,992.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,035.16/58,469.76 = 17,992.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,035.16x = 58,469.76 × 17,992.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,035.16x = 1,052,013,648.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,052,013,648.61/39,035.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,950.41

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