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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,397.08, 57,539.46 and 17,023.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,397.08, 57,539.46 and 17,023.88 is: 25,510.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,397.08 : 57,539.46 = 17,023.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,397.08/57,539.46 = 17,023.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,397.08x = 57,539.46 × 17,023.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,397.08x = 979,544,862.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 979,544,862.30/38,397.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,510.92

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