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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,858.05, 56,710.40 and 17,566.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,858.05, 56,710.40 and 17,566.20 is: 26,313.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,858.05 : 56,710.40 = 17,566.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,858.05/56,710.40 = 17,566.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,858.05x = 56,710.40 × 17,566.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,858.05x = 996,186,140.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 996,186,140.65/37,858.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,313.72

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