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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,669.54, 57,997.35 and 17,604.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,669.54, 57,997.35 and 17,604.68 is: 26,403.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,669.54 : 57,997.35 = 17,604.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,669.54/57,997.35 = 17,604.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,669.54x = 57,997.35 × 17,604.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,669.54x = 1,021,024,497.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,021,024,497.61/38,669.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,403.85

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