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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,670.48, 57,953.88 and 17,848.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,670.48, 57,953.88 and 17,848.08 is: 26,748.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,670.48 : 57,953.88 = 17,848.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,670.48/57,953.88 = 17,848.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,670.48x = 57,953.88 × 17,848.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,670.48x = 1,034,365,486.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,034,365,486.55/38,670.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,748.19

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