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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,682.61, 59,476.98 and 17,449.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,682.61, 59,476.98 and 17,449.48 is: 26,153.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,682.61 : 59,476.98 = 17,449.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,682.61/59,476.98 = 17,449.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,682.61x = 59,476.98 × 17,449.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,682.61x = 1,037,842,178.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,037,842,178.19/39,682.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,153.58

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