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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,538.54, 59,323.56 and 17,364.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,538.54, 59,323.56 and 17,364.76 is: 26,054.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,538.54 : 59,323.56 = 17,364.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,538.54/59,323.56 = 17,364.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,538.54x = 59,323.56 × 17,364.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,538.54x = 1,030,139,381.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,030,139,381.75/39,538.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,054.06

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