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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,443.20, 57,644.61 and 17,365.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,443.20, 57,644.61 and 17,365.08 is: 26,038.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,443.20 : 57,644.61 = 17,365.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,443.20/57,644.61 = 17,365.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,443.20x = 57,644.61 × 17,365.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,443.20x = 1,001,003,264.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,001,003,264.22/38,443.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,038.50

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