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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,785.69, 58,124.70 and 17,674.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,785.69, 58,124.70 and 17,674.14 is: 26,486.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,785.69 : 58,124.70 = 17,674.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,785.69/58,124.70 = 17,674.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,785.69x = 58,124.70 × 17,674.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,785.69x = 1,027,304,085.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,027,304,085.26/38,785.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,486.68

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