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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,304.32, 57,437.04 and 17,510

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,304.32, 57,437.04 and 17,510 is: 26,256.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,304.32 : 57,437.04 = 17,510 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,304.32/57,437.04 = 17,510/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,304.32x = 57,437.04 × 17,510
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,304.32x = 1,005,722,570.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,005,722,570.40/38,304.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,256.11

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