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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,161.83, 57,193.47 and 17,086.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,161.83, 57,193.47 and 17,086.44 is: 25,607.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,161.83 : 57,193.47 = 17,086.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,161.83/57,193.47 = 17,086.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,161.83x = 57,193.47 × 17,086.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,161.83x = 977,232,793.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 977,232,793.55/38,161.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,607.60

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