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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,136.81, 57,217.22 and 17,094.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,136.81, 57,217.22 and 17,094.53 is: 25,647.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,136.81 : 57,217.22 = 17,094.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,136.81/57,217.22 = 17,094.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,136.81x = 57,217.22 × 17,094.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,136.81x = 978,101,483.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 978,101,483.81/38,136.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,647.18

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