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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,175.03, 57,226.05 and 17,103.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,175.03, 57,226.05 and 17,103.24 is: 25,638.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,175.03 : 57,226.05 = 17,103.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,175.03/57,226.05 = 17,103.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,175.03x = 57,226.05 × 17,103.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,175.03x = 978,750,867.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 978,750,867.40/38,175.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,638.51

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