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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,863.63, 59,805.77 and 17,671.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,863.63, 59,805.77 and 17,671.65 is: 26,512.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,863.63 : 59,805.77 = 17,671.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,863.63/59,805.77 = 17,671.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,863.63x = 59,805.77 × 17,671.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,863.63x = 1,056,866,547.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,056,866,547.06/39,863.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,512.05

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