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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,825.37, 58,264.98 and 17,767.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,825.37, 58,264.98 and 17,767.98 is: 26,664.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,825.37 : 58,264.98 = 17,767.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,825.37/58,264.98 = 17,767.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,825.37x = 58,264.98 × 17,767.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,825.37x = 1,035,250,999.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,035,250,999.34/38,825.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,664.29

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