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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,326.69, 57,490.05 and 17,242.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,326.69, 57,490.05 and 17,242.11 is: 25,863.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,326.69 : 57,490.05 = 17,242.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,326.69/57,490.05 = 17,242.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,326.69x = 57,490.05 × 17,242.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,326.69x = 991,249,830.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 991,249,830.66/38,326.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,863.17

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