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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,056.92, 57,085.74 and 16,998.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,056.92, 57,085.74 and 16,998.02 is: 25,497.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,056.92 : 57,085.74 = 16,998.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,056.92/57,085.74 = 16,998.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,056.92x = 57,085.74 × 16,998.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,056.92x = 970,344,550.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 970,344,550.23/38,056.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,497.19

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