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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,976.30, 58,425.50 and 17,907.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,976.30, 58,425.50 and 17,907.29 is: 26,843.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,976.30 : 58,425.50 = 17,907.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,976.30/58,425.50 = 17,907.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,976.30x = 58,425.50 × 17,907.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,976.30x = 1,046,242,371.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,046,242,371.90/38,976.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,843.04

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