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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,098.06, 57,160.55 and 17,036.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,098.06, 57,160.55 and 17,036.24 is: 25,560.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,098.06 : 57,160.55 = 17,036.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,098.06/57,160.55 = 17,036.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,098.06x = 57,160.55 × 17,036.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,098.06x = 973,800,477.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 973,800,477.35/38,098.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,560.37

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