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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,266.64, 57,380.52 and 17,203.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,266.64, 57,380.52 and 17,203.52 is: 25,796.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,266.64 : 57,380.52 = 17,203.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,266.64/57,380.52 = 17,203.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,266.64x = 57,380.52 × 17,203.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,266.64x = 987,146,923.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 987,146,923.43/38,266.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,796.54

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