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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,210.35, 58,782.45 and 17,007

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,210.35, 58,782.45 and 17,007 is: 25,496.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,210.35 : 58,782.45 = 17,007 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,210.35/58,782.45 = 17,007/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,210.35x = 58,782.45 × 17,007
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,210.35x = 999,713,127.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 999,713,127.15/39,210.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,496.15

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