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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,222.64, 58,833.87 and 17,033.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,222.64, 58,833.87 and 17,033.14 is: 25,549.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,222.64 : 58,833.87 = 17,033.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,222.64/58,833.87 = 17,033.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,222.64x = 58,833.87 × 17,033.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,222.64x = 1,002,125,544.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,002,125,544.45/39,222.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,549.67

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