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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,030.09, 57,062.91 and 16,967.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,030.09, 57,062.91 and 16,967.91 is: 25,459.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,030.09 : 57,062.91 = 16,967.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,030.09/57,062.91 = 16,967.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,030.09x = 57,062.91 × 16,967.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,030.09x = 968,238,321.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 968,238,321.22/38,030.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,459.80

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