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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,033.60, 57,063.91 and 16,971.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,033.60, 57,063.91 and 16,971.72 is: 25,463.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,033.60 : 57,063.91 = 16,971.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,033.60/57,063.91 = 16,971.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,033.60x = 57,063.91 × 16,971.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,033.60x = 968,472,660.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 968,472,660.20/38,033.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,463.61

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