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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,655.36, 57,983.04 and 17,876.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,655.36, 57,983.04 and 17,876.16 is: 26,814.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,655.36 : 57,983.04 = 17,876.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,655.36/57,983.04 = 17,876.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,655.36x = 57,983.04 × 17,876.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,655.36x = 1,036,514,100.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,036,514,100.33/38,655.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,814.24

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