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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,276.01, 57,381.08 and 16,912.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,276.01, 57,381.08 and 16,912.53 is: 25,354.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,276.01 : 57,381.08 = 16,912.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,276.01/57,381.08 = 16,912.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,276.01x = 57,381.08 × 16,912.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,276.01x = 970,459,152.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 970,459,152.37/38,276.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,354.24

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