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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,444.10, 57,666.15 and 17,708.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,444.10, 57,666.15 and 17,708.10 is: 26,562.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,444.10 : 57,666.15 = 17,708.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,444.10/57,666.15 = 17,708.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,444.10x = 57,666.15 × 17,708.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,444.10x = 1,021,157,950.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,021,157,950.82/38,444.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,562.15

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