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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,285.08, 57,431.94 and 17,503

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,285.08, 57,431.94 and 17,503 is: 26,256.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,285.08 : 57,431.94 = 17,503 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,285.08/57,431.94 = 17,503/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,285.08x = 57,431.94 × 17,503
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,285.08x = 1,005,231,245.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,005,231,245.82/38,285.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,256.47

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