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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,282.08, 57,427.44 and 17,500

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,282.08, 57,427.44 and 17,500 is: 26,251.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,282.08 : 57,427.44 = 17,500 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,282.08/57,427.44 = 17,500/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,282.08x = 57,427.44 × 17,500
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,282.08x = 1,004,980,200
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,004,980,200/38,282.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,251.97

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