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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,097.56, 57,159.79 and 17,035.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,097.56, 57,159.79 and 17,035.73 is: 25,559.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,097.56 : 57,159.79 = 17,035.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,097.56/57,159.79 = 17,035.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,097.56x = 57,159.79 × 17,035.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,097.56x = 973,759,052.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 973,759,052.61/38,097.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,559.62

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