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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,640.63, 57,954.06 and 17,575.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,640.63, 57,954.06 and 17,575.74 is: 26,360.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,640.63 : 57,954.06 = 17,575.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,640.63/57,954.06 = 17,575.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,640.63x = 57,954.06 × 17,575.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,640.63x = 1,018,585,490.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,018,585,490.50/38,640.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,360.48

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