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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,031.01, 57,001.30 and 17,740.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,031.01, 57,001.30 and 17,740.51 is: 26,589.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,031.01 : 57,001.30 = 17,740.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,031.01/57,001.30 = 17,740.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,031.01x = 57,001.30 × 17,740.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,031.01x = 1,011,232,132.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,011,232,132.66/38,031.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,589.67

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