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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,083.70, 57,137.22 and 17,041.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,083.70, 57,137.22 and 17,041.45 is: 25,567.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,083.70 : 57,137.22 = 17,041.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,083.70/57,137.22 = 17,041.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,083.70x = 57,137.22 × 17,041.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,083.70x = 973,701,077.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 973,701,077.77/38,083.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,567.40

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