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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,804.52, 58,152.12 and 17,692.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,804.52, 58,152.12 and 17,692.68 is: 26,514.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,804.52 : 58,152.12 = 17,692.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,804.52/58,152.12 = 17,692.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,804.52x = 58,152.12 × 17,692.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,804.52x = 1,028,866,850.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,028,866,850.48/38,804.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,514.10

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