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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,936.68, 58,409.09 and 17,873.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,936.68, 58,409.09 and 17,873.12 is: 26,811.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,936.68 : 58,409.09 = 17,873.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,936.68/58,409.09 = 17,873.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,936.68x = 58,409.09 × 17,873.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,936.68x = 1,043,952,674.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,043,952,674.66/38,936.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,811.55

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