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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,955.57, 58,413.34 and 17,877.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,955.57, 58,413.34 and 17,877.46 is: 26,807.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,955.57 : 58,413.34 = 17,877.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,955.57/58,413.34 = 17,877.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,955.57x = 58,413.34 × 17,877.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,955.57x = 1,044,282,149.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,044,282,149.32/38,955.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,807.00

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