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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,814.83, 59,709.17 and 17,627.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,814.83, 59,709.17 and 17,627.73 is: 26,435.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,814.83 : 59,709.17 = 17,627.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,814.83/59,709.17 = 17,627.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,814.83x = 59,709.17 × 17,627.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,814.83x = 1,052,537,039.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,052,537,039.15/39,814.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,435.80

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