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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,161.92, 57,219.60 and 17,098.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,161.92, 57,219.60 and 17,098.08 is: 25,636.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,161.92 : 57,219.60 = 17,098.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,161.92/57,219.60 = 17,098.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,161.92x = 57,219.60 × 17,098.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,161.92x = 978,345,298.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 978,345,298.37/38,161.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,636.69

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