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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,619.59, 59,407.92 and 17,406.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,619.59, 59,407.92 and 17,406.96 is: 26,101.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,619.59 : 59,407.92 = 17,406.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,619.59/59,407.92 = 17,406.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,619.59x = 59,407.92 × 17,406.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,619.59x = 1,034,111,287.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,034,111,287.12/39,619.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,101.01

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