Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,662.50, 58,001.04 and 17,886
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 38,662.50, 58,001.04 and 17,886 is: 26,832.37
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
38,662.50 : 58,001.04 = 17,886 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
38,662.50/58,001.04 = 17,886/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
38,662.50x = 58,001.04 × 17,886 - Step 4: Simplify right side
38,662.50x = 1,037,406,601.44 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,037,406,601.44/38,662.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 26,832.37
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