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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,705.36, 59,558.04 and 17,802

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,705.36, 59,558.04 and 17,802 is: 26,703

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,705.36 : 59,558.04 = 17,802 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,705.36/59,558.04 = 17,802/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,705.36x = 59,558.04 × 17,802
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,705.36x = 1,060,252,228.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,060,252,228.08/39,705.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,703

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