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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,126.80, 57,222.60 and 17,099.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,126.80, 57,222.60 and 17,099.20 is: 25,663.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,126.80 : 57,222.60 = 17,099.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,126.80/57,222.60 = 17,099.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,126.80x = 57,222.60 × 17,099.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,126.80x = 978,460,681.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 978,460,681.92/38,126.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,663.33

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