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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,320.06, 57,479.42 and 17,245.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,320.06, 57,479.42 and 17,245.19 is: 25,867.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,320.06 : 57,479.42 = 17,245.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,320.06/57,479.42 = 17,245.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,320.06x = 57,479.42 × 17,245.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,320.06x = 991,243,231.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 991,243,231.59/38,320.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,867.48

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