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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,469.04, 57,710.58 and 17,692

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,469.04, 57,710.58 and 17,692 is: 26,541.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,469.04 : 57,710.58 = 17,692 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,469.04/57,710.58 = 17,692/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,469.04x = 57,710.58 × 17,692
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,469.04x = 1,021,015,581.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,021,015,581.36/38,469.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,541.23

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