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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,802.21, 58,184.88 and 17,736

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,802.21, 58,184.88 and 17,736 is: 26,595.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,802.21 : 58,184.88 = 17,736 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,802.21/58,184.88 = 17,736/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,802.21x = 58,184.88 × 17,736
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,802.21x = 1,031,967,031.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,031,967,031.68/38,802.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,595.57

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