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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,954.07, 58,411.08 and 17,875.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,954.07, 58,411.08 and 17,875.96 is: 26,804.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,954.07 : 58,411.08 = 17,875.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,954.07/58,411.08 = 17,875.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,954.07x = 58,411.08 × 17,875.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,954.07x = 1,044,154,129.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,044,154,129.64/38,954.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,804.75

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