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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,675.48, 57,961.38 and 17,853.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,675.48, 57,961.38 and 17,853.08 is: 26,755.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,675.48 : 57,961.38 = 17,853.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,675.48/57,961.38 = 17,853.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,675.48x = 57,961.38 × 17,853.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,675.48x = 1,034,789,154.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,034,789,154.05/38,675.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,755.69

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