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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,727.60, 58,091.40 and 17,991.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,727.60, 58,091.40 and 17,991.60 is: 26,987.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,727.60 : 58,091.40 = 17,991.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,727.60/58,091.40 = 17,991.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,727.60x = 58,091.40 × 17,991.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,727.60x = 1,045,157,232.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,045,157,232.24/38,727.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,987.40

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