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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,160.49, 57,204.28 and 17,088.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,160.49, 57,204.28 and 17,088.74 is: 25,616.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,160.49 : 57,204.28 = 17,088.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,160.49/57,204.28 = 17,088.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,160.49x = 57,204.28 × 17,088.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,160.49x = 977,548,982.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 977,548,982.36/38,160.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,616.79

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