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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,211.71, 58,784.49 and 17,008.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,211.71, 58,784.49 and 17,008.37 is: 25,498.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,211.71 : 58,784.49 = 17,008.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,211.71/58,784.49 = 17,008.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,211.71x = 58,784.49 × 17,008.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,211.71x = 999,828,062.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 999,828,062.26/39,211.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,498.20

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