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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,174.40, 57,261.60 and 17,114.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,174.40, 57,261.60 and 17,114.40 is: 25,671.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,174.40 : 57,261.60 = 17,114.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,174.40/57,261.60 = 17,114.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,174.40x = 57,261.60 × 17,114.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,174.40x = 979,997,927.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 979,997,927.04/38,174.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,671.60

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