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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,320.04, 57,494.34 and 17,253.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,320.04, 57,494.34 and 17,253.76 is: 25,887.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,320.04 : 57,494.34 = 17,253.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,320.04/57,494.34 = 17,253.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,320.04x = 57,494.34 × 17,253.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,320.04x = 991,993,543.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 991,993,543.72/38,320.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,887.07

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