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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,016.34, 57,026.43 and 16,952.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,016.34, 57,026.43 and 16,952.76 is: 25,430.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,016.34 : 57,026.43 = 16,952.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,016.34/57,026.43 = 16,952.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,016.34x = 57,026.43 × 16,952.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,016.34x = 966,755,381.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 966,755,381.45/38,016.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,430.00

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