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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,450.67, 57,655.89 and 17,372.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,450.67, 57,655.89 and 17,372.58 is: 26,049.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,450.67 : 57,655.89 = 17,372.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,450.67/57,655.89 = 17,372.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,450.67x = 57,655.89 × 17,372.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,450.67x = 1,001,631,561.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,001,631,561.50/38,450.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,049.78

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