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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,762.92, 58,136.36 and 17,697.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,762.92, 58,136.36 and 17,697.08 is: 26,541.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,762.92 : 58,136.36 = 17,697.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,762.92/58,136.36 = 17,697.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,762.92x = 58,136.36 × 17,697.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,762.92x = 1,028,843,813.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,028,843,813.83/38,762.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,541.96

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