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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,314.71, 57,479.13 and 17,255.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,314.71, 57,479.13 and 17,255.25 is: 25,886.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,314.71 : 57,479.13 = 17,255.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,314.71/57,479.13 = 17,255.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,314.71x = 57,479.13 × 17,255.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,314.71x = 991,816,757.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 991,816,757.93/38,314.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,886.06

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