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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,451.68, 59,178.74 and 17,253.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,451.68, 59,178.74 and 17,253.63 is: 25,880.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,451.68 : 59,178.74 = 17,253.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,451.68/59,178.74 = 17,253.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,451.68x = 59,178.74 × 17,253.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,451.68x = 1,021,047,997.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,021,047,997.56/39,451.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,880.98

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