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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,364.20, 57,534.96 and 17,292.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,364.20, 57,534.96 and 17,292.08 is: 25,933.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,364.20 : 57,534.96 = 17,292.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,364.20/57,534.96 = 17,292.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,364.20x = 57,534.96 × 17,292.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,364.20x = 994,899,131.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 994,899,131.12/38,364.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,933.01

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