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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,068.83, 57,114.92 and 17,026.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,068.83, 57,114.92 and 17,026.57 is: 25,545.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,068.83 : 57,114.92 = 17,026.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,068.83/57,114.92 = 17,026.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,068.83x = 57,114.92 × 17,026.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,068.83x = 972,470,812.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 972,470,812.72/38,068.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,545.07

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