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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,261.52, 57,333.96 and 17,460.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,261.52, 57,333.96 and 17,460.72 is: 26,164.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,261.52 : 57,333.96 = 17,460.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,261.52/57,333.96 = 17,460.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,261.52x = 57,333.96 × 17,460.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,261.52x = 1,001,092,222.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,001,092,222.05/38,261.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,164.47

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