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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,340.22, 59,021.28 and 17,155.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,340.22, 59,021.28 and 17,155.56 is: 25,738.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,340.22 : 59,021.28 = 17,155.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,340.22/59,021.28 = 17,155.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,340.22x = 59,021.28 × 17,155.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,340.22x = 1,012,543,110.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,012,543,110.32/39,340.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,738.12

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