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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,882.06, 59,836.86 and 17,711.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,882.06, 59,836.86 and 17,711.01 is: 26,572.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,882.06 : 59,836.86 = 17,711.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,882.06/59,836.86 = 17,711.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,882.06x = 59,836.86 × 17,711.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,882.06x = 1,059,771,225.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,059,771,225.83/39,882.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,572.63

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