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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,158.47, 57,248.82 and 17,093.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,158.47, 57,248.82 and 17,093.81 is: 25,645.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,158.47 : 57,248.82 = 17,093.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,158.47/57,248.82 = 17,093.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,158.47x = 57,248.82 × 17,093.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,158.47x = 978,600,594.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 978,600,594.93/38,158.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,645.70

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