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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,277.01, 57,382.57 and 16,913.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,277.01, 57,382.57 and 16,913.53 is: 25,355.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,277.01 : 57,382.57 = 16,913.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,277.01/57,382.57 = 16,913.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,277.01x = 57,382.57 × 16,913.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,277.01x = 970,541,819.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 970,541,819.17/38,277.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,355.74

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