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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,507.85, 59,282.28 and 17,336.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,507.85, 59,282.28 and 17,336.84 is: 26,014.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,507.85 : 59,282.28 = 17,336.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,507.85/59,282.28 = 17,336.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,507.85x = 59,282.28 × 17,336.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,507.85x = 1,027,767,106.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,027,767,106.78/39,507.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,014.25

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