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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,912.37, 58,338.57 and 17,837.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,912.37, 58,338.57 and 17,837.21 is: 26,742.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,912.37 : 58,338.57 = 17,837.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,912.37/58,338.57 = 17,837.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,912.37x = 58,338.57 × 17,837.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,912.37x = 1,040,597,042.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,040,597,042.33/38,912.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,742.06

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