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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,353.70, 57,519.18 and 17,281.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,353.70, 57,519.18 and 17,281.58 is: 25,917.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,353.70 : 57,519.18 = 17,281.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,353.70/57,519.18 = 17,281.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,353.70x = 57,519.18 × 17,281.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,353.70x = 994,022,310.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 994,022,310.70/38,353.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,917.25

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