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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,210.54, 58,782.74 and 17,007.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,210.54, 58,782.74 and 17,007.19 is: 25,496.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,210.54 : 58,782.74 = 17,007.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,210.54/58,782.74 = 17,007.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,210.54x = 58,782.74 × 17,007.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,210.54x = 999,729,209.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 999,729,209.07/39,210.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,496.44

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