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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,091.32, 57,148.68 and 17,049.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,091.32, 57,148.68 and 17,049.10 is: 25,578.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,091.32 : 57,148.68 = 17,049.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,091.32/57,148.68 = 17,049.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,091.32x = 57,148.68 × 17,049.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,091.32x = 974,333,560.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 974,333,560.19/38,091.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,578.89

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