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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,211.58, 58,784.30 and 17,008.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,211.58, 58,784.30 and 17,008.23 is: 25,498.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,211.58 : 58,784.30 = 17,008.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,211.58/58,784.30 = 17,008.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,211.58x = 58,784.30 × 17,008.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,211.58x = 999,816,809.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 999,816,809.75/39,211.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,498.00

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