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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,211.82, 58,784.66 and 17,008.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,211.82, 58,784.66 and 17,008.47 is: 25,498.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,211.82 : 58,784.66 = 17,008.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,211.82/58,784.66 = 17,008.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,211.82x = 58,784.66 × 17,008.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,211.82x = 999,837,126.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 999,837,126.07/39,211.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,498.36

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