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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,050.93, 57,089.49 and 17,005.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,050.93, 57,089.49 and 17,005.49 is: 25,514.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,050.93 : 57,089.49 = 17,005.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,050.93/57,089.49 = 17,005.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,050.93x = 57,089.49 × 17,005.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,050.93x = 970,834,751.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 970,834,751.30/38,050.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,514.09

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