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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,214, 58,787.92 and 17,010.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,214, 58,787.92 and 17,010.66 is: 25,501.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,214 : 58,787.92 = 17,010.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,214/58,787.92 = 17,010.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,214x = 58,787.92 × 17,010.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,214x = 1,000,021,319.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,000,021,319.23/39,214
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,501.64

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