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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,209.29, 58,780.88 and 17,005.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,209.29, 58,780.88 and 17,005.95 is: 25,494.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,209.29 : 58,780.88 = 17,005.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,209.29/58,780.88 = 17,005.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,209.29x = 58,780.88 × 17,005.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,209.29x = 999,624,621.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 999,624,621.21/39,209.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,494.59

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