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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,055.66, 57,083.87 and 16,996.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,055.66, 57,083.87 and 16,996.77 is: 25,495.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,055.66 : 57,083.87 = 16,996.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,055.66/57,083.87 = 16,996.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,055.66x = 57,083.87 × 16,996.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,055.66x = 970,241,324.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 970,241,324.12/38,055.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,495.32

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