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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,786.71, 58,171.89 and 17,720.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,786.71, 58,171.89 and 17,720.77 is: 26,577.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,786.71 : 58,171.89 = 17,720.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,786.71/58,171.89 = 17,720.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,786.71x = 58,171.89 × 17,720.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,786.71x = 1,030,850,582.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,030,850,582.03/38,786.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,577.42

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