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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,862.56, 59,759.90 and 17,663.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,862.56, 59,759.90 and 17,663.83 is: 26,480.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,862.56 : 59,759.90 = 17,663.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,862.56/59,759.90 = 17,663.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,862.56x = 59,759.90 × 17,663.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,862.56x = 1,055,588,760.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,055,588,760.69/39,862.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,480.70

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