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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,157.93, 57,235.89 and 17,092.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,157.93, 57,235.89 and 17,092.26 is: 25,637.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,157.93 : 57,235.89 = 17,092.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,157.93/57,235.89 = 17,092.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,157.93x = 57,235.89 × 17,092.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,157.93x = 978,290,713.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 978,290,713.21/38,157.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,637.94

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