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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,057.58, 57,085.29 and 17,017.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,057.58, 57,085.29 and 17,017.02 is: 25,525.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,057.58 : 57,085.29 = 17,017.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,057.58/57,085.29 = 17,017.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,057.58x = 57,085.29 × 17,017.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,057.58x = 971,421,521.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 971,421,521.64/38,057.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,525.05

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