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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,590.62, 57,846.23 and 17,545.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,590.62, 57,846.23 and 17,545.30 is: 26,299.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,590.62 : 57,846.23 = 17,545.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,590.62/57,846.23 = 17,545.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,590.62x = 57,846.23 × 17,545.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,590.62x = 1,014,929,459.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,014,929,459.22/38,590.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,299.90

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