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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,049.93, 57,087.99 and 17,004.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,049.93, 57,087.99 and 17,004.49 is: 25,512.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,049.93 : 57,087.99 = 17,004.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,049.93/57,087.99 = 17,004.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,049.93x = 57,087.99 × 17,004.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,049.93x = 970,752,413.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 970,752,413.76/38,049.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,512.60

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