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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,447.52, 57,625.98 and 17,362.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,447.52, 57,625.98 and 17,362.88 is: 26,023.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,447.52 : 57,625.98 = 17,362.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,447.52/57,625.98 = 17,362.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,447.52x = 57,625.98 × 17,362.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,447.52x = 1,000,552,975.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,000,552,975.62/38,447.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,023.86

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