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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,773.59, 58,113.47 and 17,684.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,773.59, 58,113.47 and 17,684.76 is: 26,505.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,773.59 : 58,113.47 = 17,684.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,773.59/58,113.47 = 17,684.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,773.59x = 58,113.47 × 17,684.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,773.59x = 1,027,722,681.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,027,722,681.29/38,773.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,505.74

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