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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,503.54, 59,271.78 and 17,332.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,503.54, 59,271.78 and 17,332.85 is: 26,006.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,503.54 : 59,271.78 = 17,332.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,503.54/59,271.78 = 17,332.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,503.54x = 59,271.78 × 17,332.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,503.54x = 1,027,348,871.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,027,348,871.97/39,503.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,006.50

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