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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,322.06, 57,497.34 and 17,255.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,322.06, 57,497.34 and 17,255.76 is: 25,890.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,322.06 : 57,497.34 = 17,255.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,322.06/57,497.34 = 17,255.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,322.06x = 57,497.34 × 17,255.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,322.06x = 992,160,299.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 992,160,299.68/38,322.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,890.06

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