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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,907.63, 59,840.45 and 17,711.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,907.63, 59,840.45 and 17,711.47 is: 26,557.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,907.63 : 59,840.45 = 17,711.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,907.63/59,840.45 = 17,711.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,907.63x = 59,840.45 × 17,711.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,907.63x = 1,059,862,246.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,059,862,246.40/39,907.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,557.88

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