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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,324.80, 57,483.60 and 17,266.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,324.80, 57,483.60 and 17,266.24 is: 25,897.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,324.80 : 57,483.60 = 17,266.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,324.80/57,483.60 = 17,266.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,324.80x = 57,483.60 × 17,266.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,324.80x = 992,525,633.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 992,525,633.66/38,324.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,897.74

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