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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,327.19, 57,490.81 and 17,242.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,327.19, 57,490.81 and 17,242.61 is: 25,863.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,327.19 : 57,490.81 = 17,242.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,327.19/57,490.81 = 17,242.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,327.19x = 57,490.81 × 17,242.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,327.19x = 991,291,529.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 991,291,529.20/38,327.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,863.92

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