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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,033.01, 57,004.31 and 17,742.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,033.01, 57,004.31 and 17,742.51 is: 26,592.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,033.01 : 57,004.31 = 17,742.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,033.01/57,004.31 = 17,742.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,033.01x = 57,004.31 × 17,742.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,033.01x = 1,011,399,451.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,011,399,451.51/38,033.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,592.67

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