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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,075.56, 57,126.88 and 17,013.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,075.56, 57,126.88 and 17,013.68 is: 25,526.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,075.56 : 57,126.88 = 17,013.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,075.56/57,126.88 = 17,013.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,075.56x = 57,126.88 × 17,013.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,075.56x = 971,938,455.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 971,938,455.72/38,075.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,526.57

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