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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,588.13, 57,900.96 and 17,541.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,588.13, 57,900.96 and 17,541.90 is: 26,321.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,588.13 : 57,900.96 = 17,541.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,588.13/57,900.96 = 17,541.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,588.13x = 57,900.96 × 17,541.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,588.13x = 1,015,692,850.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,015,692,850.22/38,588.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,321.38

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