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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,065.56, 57,098.70 and 17,006.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,065.56, 57,098.70 and 17,006.66 is: 25,510.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,065.56 : 57,098.70 = 17,006.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,065.56/57,098.70 = 17,006.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,065.56x = 57,098.70 × 17,006.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,065.56x = 971,058,177.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 971,058,177.34/38,065.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,510.15

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