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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,217, 58,792.42 and 17,013.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,217, 58,792.42 and 17,013.66 is: 25,506.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,217 : 58,792.42 = 17,013.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,217/58,792.42 = 17,013.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,217x = 58,792.42 × 17,013.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,217x = 1,000,274,244.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,000,274,244.46/39,217
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,506.14

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