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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,770.61, 58,108.97 and 17,681.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,770.61, 58,108.97 and 17,681.78 is: 26,501.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,770.61 : 58,108.97 = 17,681.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,770.61/58,108.97 = 17,681.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,770.61x = 58,108.97 × 17,681.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,770.61x = 1,027,469,644.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,027,469,644.61/38,770.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,501.25

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