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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,350.26, 57,525.39 and 17,284.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,350.26, 57,525.39 and 17,284.59 is: 25,926.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,350.26 : 57,525.39 = 17,284.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,350.26/57,525.39 = 17,284.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,350.26x = 57,525.39 × 17,284.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,350.26x = 994,302,780.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 994,302,780.74/38,350.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,926.89

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