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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,344.22, 59,027.28 and 17,159.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,344.22, 59,027.28 and 17,159.56 is: 25,744.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,344.22 : 59,027.28 = 17,159.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,344.22/59,027.28 = 17,159.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,344.22x = 59,027.28 × 17,159.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,344.22x = 1,012,882,152.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,012,882,152.80/39,344.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,744.12

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