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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,955.59, 58,387.24 and 17,877.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,955.59, 58,387.24 and 17,877.86 is: 26,795.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,955.59 : 58,387.24 = 17,877.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,955.59/58,387.24 = 17,877.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,955.59x = 58,387.24 × 17,877.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,955.59x = 1,043,838,902.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,043,838,902.51/38,955.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,795.61

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