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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,921.23, 58,331.08 and 17,853.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,921.23, 58,331.08 and 17,853.67 is: 26,757.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,921.23 : 58,331.08 = 17,853.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,921.23/58,331.08 = 17,853.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,921.23x = 58,331.08 × 17,853.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,921.23x = 1,041,423,853.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,041,423,853.06/38,921.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,757.22

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