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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,399.83, 57,554.50 and 17,315.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,399.83, 57,554.50 and 17,315.19 is: 25,952.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,399.83 : 57,554.50 = 17,315.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,399.83/57,554.50 = 17,315.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,399.83x = 57,554.50 × 17,315.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,399.83x = 996,566,938.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 996,566,938.05/38,399.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,952.38

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