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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,422.08, 57,623.40 and 17,350.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,422.08, 57,623.40 and 17,350.20 is: 26,020.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,422.08 : 57,623.40 = 17,350.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,422.08/57,623.40 = 17,350.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,422.08x = 57,623.40 × 17,350.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,422.08x = 999,777,514.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 999,777,514.68/38,422.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,020.91

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