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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,591.46, 57,886.20 and 17,814.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,591.46, 57,886.20 and 17,814.96 is: 26,721.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,591.46 : 57,886.20 = 17,814.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,591.46/57,886.20 = 17,814.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,591.46x = 57,886.20 × 17,814.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,591.46x = 1,031,240,337.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,031,240,337.55/38,591.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,721.98

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