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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,127.42, 57,168.06 and 17,063.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,127.42, 57,168.06 and 17,063.55 is: 25,585.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,127.42 : 57,168.06 = 17,063.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,127.42/57,168.06 = 17,063.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,127.42x = 57,168.06 × 17,063.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,127.42x = 975,490,050.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 975,490,050.21/38,127.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,585.00

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