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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,565.64, 57,855.69 and 17,507.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,565.64, 57,855.69 and 17,507.16 is: 26,264.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,565.64 : 57,855.69 = 17,507.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,565.64/57,855.69 = 17,507.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,565.64x = 57,855.69 × 17,507.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,565.64x = 1,012,888,978.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,012,888,978.30/38,565.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,264.03

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