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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,668.33, 57,995.54 and 17,603.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,668.33, 57,995.54 and 17,603.33 is: 26,401.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,668.33 : 57,995.54 = 17,603.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,668.33/57,995.54 = 17,603.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,668.33x = 57,995.54 × 17,603.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,668.33x = 1,020,914,541.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,020,914,541.13/38,668.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,401.83

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