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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,771.61, 58,110.46 and 17,682.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,771.61, 58,110.46 and 17,682.78 is: 26,502.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,771.61 : 58,110.46 = 17,682.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,771.61/58,110.46 = 17,682.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,771.61x = 58,110.46 × 17,682.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,771.61x = 1,027,554,479.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,027,554,479.88/38,771.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,502.75

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