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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,805.96, 58,190.50 and 17,739.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,805.96, 58,190.50 and 17,739.75 is: 26,601.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,805.96 : 58,190.50 = 17,739.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,805.96/58,190.50 = 17,739.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,805.96x = 58,190.50 × 17,739.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,805.96x = 1,032,284,922.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,032,284,922.38/38,805.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,601.20

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