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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,954.57, 58,411.84 and 17,876.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,954.57, 58,411.84 and 17,876.46 is: 26,805.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,954.57 : 58,411.84 = 17,876.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,954.57/58,411.84 = 17,876.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,954.57x = 58,411.84 × 17,876.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,954.57x = 1,044,196,921.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,044,196,921.29/38,954.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,805.51

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