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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,884.71, 58,279.91 and 17,795.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,884.71, 58,279.91 and 17,795.19 is: 26,671.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,884.71 : 58,279.91 = 17,795.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,884.71/58,279.91 = 17,795.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,884.71x = 58,279.91 × 17,795.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,884.71x = 1,037,102,201.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,037,102,201.21/38,884.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,671.21

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