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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,996.99, 60,006.44 and 17,503.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,996.99, 60,006.44 and 17,503.59 is: 26,260.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,996.99 : 60,006.44 = 17,503.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,996.99/60,006.44 = 17,503.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,996.99x = 60,006.44 × 17,503.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,996.99x = 1,050,328,035.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,050,328,035.60/39,996.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,260.18

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