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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,063.91, 57,096.24 and 17,005.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,063.91, 57,096.24 and 17,005.02 is: 25,507.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,063.91 : 57,096.24 = 17,005.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,063.91/57,096.24 = 17,005.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,063.91x = 57,096.24 × 17,005.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,063.91x = 970,922,703.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 970,922,703.12/38,063.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,507.70

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