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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,625.62, 57,923.84 and 17,834.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,625.62, 57,923.84 and 17,834.54 is: 26,745.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,625.62 : 57,923.84 = 17,834.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,625.62/57,923.84 = 17,834.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,625.62x = 57,923.84 × 17,834.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,625.62x = 1,033,044,662.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,033,044,662.64/38,625.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,745.07

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