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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,847.42, 58,281.21 and 17,777.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,847.42, 58,281.21 and 17,777.34 is: 26,670.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,847.42 : 58,281.21 = 17,777.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,847.42/58,281.21 = 17,777.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,847.42x = 58,281.21 × 17,777.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,847.42x = 1,036,084,885.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,036,084,885.78/38,847.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,670.62

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