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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,955.07, 58,412.58 and 17,876.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,955.07, 58,412.58 and 17,876.96 is: 26,806.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,955.07 : 58,412.58 = 17,876.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,955.07/58,412.58 = 17,876.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,955.07x = 58,412.58 × 17,876.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,955.07x = 1,044,239,356.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,044,239,356.16/38,955.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,806.25

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