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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,624.36, 59,405.82 and 17,721

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,624.36, 59,405.82 and 17,721 is: 26,567.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,624.36 : 59,405.82 = 17,721 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,624.36/59,405.82 = 17,721/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,624.36x = 59,405.82 × 17,721
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,624.36x = 1,052,730,536.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,052,730,536.22/39,624.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,567.76

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