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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,993.69, 59,953.14 and 17,795.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,993.69, 59,953.14 and 17,795.01 is: 26,675.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,993.69 : 59,953.14 = 17,795.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,993.69/59,953.14 = 17,795.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,993.69x = 59,953.14 × 17,795.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,993.69x = 1,066,866,725.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,066,866,725.83/39,993.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,675.88

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