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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,111.49, 57,144.14 and 17,047.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,111.49, 57,144.14 and 17,047.59 is: 25,561.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,111.49 : 57,144.14 = 17,047.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,111.49/57,144.14 = 17,047.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,111.49x = 57,144.14 × 17,047.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,111.49x = 974,169,784.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 974,169,784.38/38,111.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,561.05

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