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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,285.26, 57,443.38 and 17,210.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,285.26, 57,443.38 and 17,210.55 is: 25,822.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,285.26 : 57,443.38 = 17,210.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,285.26/57,443.38 = 17,210.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,285.26x = 57,443.38 × 17,210.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,285.26x = 988,632,174.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 988,632,174.49/38,285.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,822.79

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