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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,034.59, 57,069.66 and 16,972.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,034.59, 57,069.66 and 16,972.41 is: 25,466.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,034.59 : 57,069.66 = 16,972.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,034.59/57,069.66 = 16,972.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,034.59x = 57,069.66 × 16,972.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,034.59x = 968,609,668.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 968,609,668.08/38,034.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,466.55

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