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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,813.20, 58,201.38 and 17,747

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,813.20, 58,201.38 and 17,747 is: 26,612.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,813.20 : 58,201.38 = 17,747 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,813.20/58,201.38 = 17,747/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,813.20x = 58,201.38 × 17,747
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,813.20x = 1,032,899,890.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,032,899,890.86/38,813.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,612.08

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