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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,674.48, 57,959.88 and 17,852.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,674.48, 57,959.88 and 17,852.08 is: 26,754.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,674.48 : 57,959.88 = 17,852.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,674.48/57,959.88 = 17,852.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,674.48x = 57,959.88 × 17,852.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,674.48x = 1,034,704,414.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,034,704,414.55/38,674.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,754.19

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