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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,265.66, 57,366.90 and 16,903.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,265.66, 57,366.90 and 16,903.17 is: 25,340.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,265.66 : 57,366.90 = 16,903.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,265.66/57,366.90 = 16,903.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,265.66x = 57,366.90 × 16,903.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,265.66x = 969,682,463.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 969,682,463.07/38,265.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,340.80

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