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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,321.06, 57,480.92 and 17,246.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,321.06, 57,480.92 and 17,246.19 is: 25,868.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,321.06 : 57,480.92 = 17,246.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,321.06/57,480.92 = 17,246.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,321.06x = 57,480.92 × 17,246.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,321.06x = 991,326,867.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 991,326,867.69/38,321.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,868.98

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