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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,317.29, 57,475.27 and 17,242.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,317.29, 57,475.27 and 17,242.42 is: 25,863.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,317.29 : 57,475.27 = 17,242.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,317.29/57,475.27 = 17,242.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,317.29x = 57,475.27 × 17,242.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,317.29x = 991,012,730.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 991,012,730.58/38,317.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,863.33

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