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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,164.70, 58,725.45 and 16,974.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,164.70, 58,725.45 and 16,974.30 is: 25,452.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,164.70 : 58,725.45 = 16,974.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,164.70/58,725.45 = 16,974.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,164.70x = 58,725.45 × 16,974.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,164.70x = 996,823,405.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 996,823,405.94/39,164.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,452.09

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