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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,347.74, 57,473.15 and 17,265.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,347.74, 57,473.15 and 17,265.33 is: 25,876.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,347.74 : 57,473.15 = 17,265.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,347.74/57,473.15 = 17,265.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,347.74x = 57,473.15 × 17,265.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,347.74x = 992,292,814.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 992,292,814.56/38,347.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,876.17

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