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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,871.34, 58,273.80 and 17,804.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,871.34, 58,273.80 and 17,804.32 is: 26,691.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,871.34 : 58,273.80 = 17,804.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,871.34/58,273.80 = 17,804.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,871.34x = 58,273.80 × 17,804.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,871.34x = 1,037,525,382.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,037,525,382.82/38,871.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,691.27

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