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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,159.24, 57,238.86 and 17,405.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,159.24, 57,238.86 and 17,405.96 is: 26,108.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,159.24 : 57,238.86 = 17,405.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,159.24/57,238.86 = 17,405.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,159.24x = 57,238.86 × 17,405.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,159.24x = 996,297,307.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 996,297,307.61/38,159.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,108.94

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