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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,091, 58,636.50 and 17,203

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,091, 58,636.50 and 17,203 is: 25,804.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,091 : 58,636.50 = 17,203 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,091/58,636.50 = 17,203/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,091x = 58,636.50 × 17,203
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,091x = 1,008,723,709.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,008,723,709.50/39,091
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,804.50

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