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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,511.80, 59,207.94 and 17,312.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,511.80, 59,207.94 and 17,312.76 is: 25,942.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,511.80 : 59,207.94 = 17,312.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,511.80/59,207.94 = 17,312.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,511.80x = 59,207.94 × 17,312.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,511.80x = 1,025,052,855.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,025,052,855.31/39,511.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,942.96

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