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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,919.62, 58,334.06 and 17,861.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,919.62, 58,334.06 and 17,861.88 is: 26,772.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,919.62 : 58,334.06 = 17,861.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,919.62/58,334.06 = 17,861.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,919.62x = 58,334.06 × 17,861.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,919.62x = 1,041,956,217.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,041,956,217.92/38,919.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,772.01

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