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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,663.63, 57,988.49 and 17,598.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,663.63, 57,988.49 and 17,598.77 is: 26,394.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,663.63 : 57,988.49 = 17,598.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,663.63/57,988.49 = 17,598.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,663.63x = 57,988.49 × 17,598.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,663.63x = 1,020,526,036.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,020,526,036.67/38,663.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,394.99

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