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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,560.20, 57,801.90 and 17,747.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,560.20, 57,801.90 and 17,747.40 is: 26,603.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,560.20 : 57,801.90 = 17,747.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,560.20/57,801.90 = 17,747.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,560.20x = 57,801.90 × 17,747.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,560.20x = 1,025,833,440.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,025,833,440.06/38,560.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,603.43

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