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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,658.26, 57,953.98 and 17,294.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,658.26, 57,953.98 and 17,294.61 is: 25,926.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,658.26 : 57,953.98 = 17,294.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,658.26/57,953.98 = 17,294.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,658.26x = 57,953.98 × 17,294.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,658.26x = 1,002,291,720.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,002,291,720.99/38,658.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,926.97

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