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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,591.32, 57,842.30 and 17,771.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,591.32, 57,842.30 and 17,771.08 is: 26,636.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,591.32 : 57,842.30 = 17,771.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,591.32/57,842.30 = 17,771.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,591.32x = 57,842.30 × 17,771.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,591.32x = 1,027,920,140.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,027,920,140.68/38,591.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,636.05

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