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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,228.32, 58,809.30 and 17,025

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,228.32, 58,809.30 and 17,025 is: 25,523.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,228.32 : 58,809.30 = 17,025 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,228.32/58,809.30 = 17,025/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,228.32x = 58,809.30 × 17,025
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,228.32x = 1,001,228,332.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,001,228,332.50/39,228.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,523.10

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