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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,131.32, 57,212.70 and 16,773.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,131.32, 57,212.70 and 16,773.06 is: 25,166.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,131.32 : 57,212.70 = 16,773.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,131.32/57,212.70 = 16,773.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,131.32x = 57,212.70 × 16,773.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,131.32x = 959,632,049.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 959,632,049.86/38,131.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,166.50

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