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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,666.17, 59,514.83 and 17,463.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,666.17, 59,514.83 and 17,463.97 is: 26,202.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,666.17 : 59,514.83 = 17,463.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,666.17/59,514.83 = 17,463.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,666.17x = 59,514.83 × 17,463.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,666.17x = 1,039,364,820.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,039,364,820.78/39,666.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,202.81

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