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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,125, 57,186.69 and 17,060.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,125, 57,186.69 and 17,060.14 is: 25,589.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,125 : 57,186.69 = 17,060.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,125/57,186.69 = 17,060.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,125x = 57,186.69 × 17,060.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,125x = 975,612,937.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 975,612,937.54/38,125
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,589.85

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