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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,623.33, 59,376.67 and 17,416.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,623.33, 59,376.67 and 17,416.37 is: 26,098.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,623.33 : 59,376.67 = 17,416.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,623.33/59,376.67 = 17,416.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,623.33x = 59,376.67 × 17,416.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,623.33x = 1,034,126,054.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,034,126,054.09/39,623.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,098.92

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