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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,447.80, 57,671.70 and 17,711.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,447.80, 57,671.70 and 17,711.80 is: 26,567.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,447.80 : 57,671.70 = 17,711.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,447.80/57,671.70 = 17,711.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,447.80x = 57,671.70 × 17,711.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,447.80x = 1,021,469,616.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,021,469,616.06/38,447.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,567.70

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