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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,039.60, 57,072.90 and 16,977.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,039.60, 57,072.90 and 16,977.72 is: 25,472.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,039.60 : 57,072.90 = 16,977.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,039.60/57,072.90 = 16,977.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,039.60x = 57,072.90 × 16,977.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,039.60x = 968,967,715.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 968,967,715.79/38,039.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,472.61

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