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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,468.10, 57,702.15 and 17,732.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,468.10, 57,702.15 and 17,732.10 is: 26,598.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,468.10 : 57,702.15 = 17,732.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,468.10/57,702.15 = 17,732.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,468.10x = 57,702.15 × 17,732.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,468.10x = 1,023,180,294.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,023,180,294.02/38,468.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,598.15

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