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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,024.16, 57,061.08 and 17,247.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,024.16, 57,061.08 and 17,247.84 is: 25,883.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,024.16 : 57,061.08 = 17,247.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,024.16/57,061.08 = 17,247.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,024.16x = 57,061.08 × 17,247.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,024.16x = 984,180,378.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 984,180,378.07/38,024.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,883.03

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