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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,579.22, 59,381.25 and 17,411.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,579.22, 59,381.25 and 17,411.23 is: 26,122.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,579.22 : 59,381.25 = 17,411.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,579.22/59,381.25 = 17,411.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,579.22x = 59,381.25 × 17,411.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,579.22x = 1,033,900,601.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,033,900,601.44/39,579.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,122.31

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