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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,321.12, 57,488.16 and 17,546.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,321.12, 57,488.16 and 17,546.24 is: 26,322.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,321.12 : 57,488.16 = 17,546.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,321.12/57,488.16 = 17,546.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,321.12x = 57,488.16 × 17,546.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,321.12x = 1,008,701,052.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,008,701,052.52/38,321.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,322.33

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