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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,404.24, 59,072.74 and 17,201

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,404.24, 59,072.74 and 17,201 is: 25,786.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,404.24 : 59,072.74 = 17,201 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,404.24/59,072.74 = 17,201/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,404.24x = 59,072.74 × 17,201
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,404.24x = 1,016,110,200.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,016,110,200.74/39,404.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,786.82

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