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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,153.92, 57,256.32 and 17,377.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,153.92, 57,256.32 and 17,377.60 is: 26,077.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,153.92 : 57,256.32 = 17,377.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,153.92/57,256.32 = 17,377.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,153.92x = 57,256.32 × 17,377.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,153.92x = 994,977,426.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 994,977,426.43/38,153.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,077.99

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