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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,164.08, 57,246.12 and 17,373

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,164.08, 57,246.12 and 17,373 is: 26,059.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,164.08 : 57,246.12 = 17,373 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,164.08/57,246.12 = 17,373/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,164.08x = 57,246.12 × 17,373
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,164.08x = 994,536,842.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 994,536,842.76/38,164.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,059.50

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