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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,691.33, 58,017.54 and 17,929.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,691.33, 58,017.54 and 17,929.41 is: 26,885.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,691.33 : 58,017.54 = 17,929.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,691.33/58,017.54 = 17,929.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,691.33x = 58,017.54 × 17,929.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,691.33x = 1,040,220,261.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,040,220,261.85/38,691.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,885.10

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