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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,725.24, 59,603.31 and 17,523

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,725.24, 59,603.31 and 17,523 is: 26,291.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,725.24 : 59,603.31 = 17,523 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,725.24/59,603.31 = 17,523/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,725.24x = 59,603.31 × 17,523
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,725.24x = 1,044,428,801.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,044,428,801.13/39,725.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,291.32

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