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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,567.49, 57,863.79 and 17,505.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,567.49, 57,863.79 and 17,505.06 is: 26,263.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,567.49 : 57,863.79 = 17,505.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,567.49/57,863.79 = 17,505.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,567.49x = 57,863.79 × 17,505.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,567.49x = 1,012,909,115.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,012,909,115.78/38,567.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,263.29

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