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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,984.56, 58,428.39 and 17,902.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,984.56, 58,428.39 and 17,902.23 is: 26,831.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,984.56 : 58,428.39 = 17,902.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,984.56/58,428.39 = 17,902.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,984.56x = 58,428.39 × 17,902.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,984.56x = 1,045,998,552.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,045,998,552.30/38,984.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,831.10

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