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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,659.40, 57,921.90 and 17,840.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,659.40, 57,921.90 and 17,840.20 is: 26,729.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,659.40 : 57,921.90 = 17,840.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,659.40/57,921.90 = 17,840.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,659.40x = 57,921.90 × 17,840.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,659.40x = 1,033,338,280.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,033,338,280.38/38,659.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,729.29

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