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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,963.08, 58,424.56 and 17,884.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,963.08, 58,424.56 and 17,884.96 is: 26,818.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,963.08 : 58,424.56 = 17,884.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,963.08/58,424.56 = 17,884.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,963.08x = 58,424.56 × 17,884.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,963.08x = 1,044,920,918.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,044,920,918.62/38,963.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,818.23

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