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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,092.62, 57,158.37 and 17,313.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,092.62, 57,158.37 and 17,313.42 is: 25,978.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,092.62 : 57,158.37 = 17,313.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,092.62/57,158.37 = 17,313.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,092.62x = 57,158.37 × 17,313.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,092.62x = 989,606,866.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 989,606,866.33/38,092.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,978.97

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