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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,664.12, 58,001.94 and 17,889.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,664.12, 58,001.94 and 17,889.72 is: 26,837.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,664.12 : 58,001.94 = 17,889.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,664.12/58,001.94 = 17,889.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,664.12x = 58,001.94 × 17,889.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,664.12x = 1,037,638,466.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,037,638,466.06/38,664.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,837.25

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