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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,663.50, 58,002.54 and 17,887

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,663.50, 58,002.54 and 17,887 is: 26,833.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,663.50 : 58,002.54 = 17,887 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,663.50/58,002.54 = 17,887/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,663.50x = 58,002.54 × 17,887
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,663.50x = 1,037,491,432.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,037,491,432.98/38,663.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,833.87

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