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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,088.13, 57,145.87 and 17,026.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,088.13, 57,145.87 and 17,026.41 is: 25,545.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,088.13 : 57,145.87 = 17,026.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,088.13/57,145.87 = 17,026.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,088.13x = 57,145.87 × 17,026.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,088.13x = 972,989,012.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 972,989,012.43/38,088.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,545.73

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