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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,310.66, 57,488.49 and 17,251.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,310.66, 57,488.49 and 17,251.65 is: 25,887.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,310.66 : 57,488.49 = 17,251.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,310.66/57,488.49 = 17,251.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,310.66x = 57,488.49 × 17,251.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,310.66x = 991,771,308.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 991,771,308.51/38,310.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,887.61

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