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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,350.93, 57,517.29 and 17,277.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,350.93, 57,517.29 and 17,277.97 is: 25,912.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,350.93 : 57,517.29 = 17,277.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,350.93/57,517.29 = 17,277.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,350.93x = 57,517.29 × 17,277.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,350.93x = 993,782,068.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 993,782,068.50/38,350.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,912.85

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