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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,163.05, 57,255.76 and 17,098.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,163.05, 57,255.76 and 17,098.39 is: 25,652.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,163.05 : 57,255.76 = 17,098.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,163.05/57,255.76 = 17,098.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,163.05x = 57,255.76 × 17,098.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,163.05x = 978,981,407.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 978,981,407.17/38,163.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,652.60

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