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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,230.05, 57,335.04 and 17,158.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,230.05, 57,335.04 and 17,158.30 is: 25,732.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,230.05 : 57,335.04 = 17,158.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,230.05/57,335.04 = 17,158.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,230.05x = 57,335.04 × 17,158.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,230.05x = 983,771,816.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 983,771,816.83/38,230.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,732.95

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