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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,550.08, 57,828.96 and 17,779.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,550.08, 57,828.96 and 17,779.52 is: 26,671.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,550.08 : 57,828.96 = 17,779.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,550.08/57,828.96 = 17,779.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,550.08x = 57,828.96 × 17,779.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,550.08x = 1,028,171,150.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,028,171,150.90/38,550.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,671.05

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