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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,869.46, 58,292.82 and 17,797.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,869.46, 58,292.82 and 17,797.58 is: 26,691.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,869.46 : 58,292.82 = 17,797.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,869.46/58,292.82 = 17,797.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,869.46x = 58,292.82 × 17,797.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,869.46x = 1,037,471,127.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,037,471,127.38/38,869.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,691.16

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