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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,063.52, 57,095.70 and 17,004.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,063.52, 57,095.70 and 17,004.63 is: 25,507.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,063.52 : 57,095.70 = 17,004.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,063.52/57,095.70 = 17,004.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,063.52x = 57,095.70 × 17,004.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,063.52x = 970,891,253.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 970,891,253.09/38,063.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,507.13

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